Information about #523D27 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#523D27 falls into the Orange Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(82, 61, 39) — 32.2% red, 23.9% green, 15.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 8 / 17 / 68. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #523D27 reads as a softly balanced orange and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Kakadu (#554123). Nearby in the Register you will also find Deep Bronze (#51412D) and Weathered Bamboo (#593A27).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(82, 61, 39)), which gives #523D27 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 10.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.1:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:68) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #523D27 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#523D27 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#523D27 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #523D27

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Kakadu color link
Kakadu

#554123

Deep Bronze color link
Deep Bronze

#51412D

Rimutaka color link
Rimutaka

#4B3C23

Bracken color link
Bracken

#5B3D27

Teak Stain color link
Teak Stain

#4E3529

Carnaby Tan color link
Carnaby Tan

#5B3A24

Antique Oak color link
Antique Oak

#5C3E29

Dark Oak color link
Dark Oak

#55342B

Dark Gamboge color link
Dark Gamboge

#594627

#523D27 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#523D27
  • RGB82, 61, 39
  • CMYK0, 8, 17, 68
  • CSSrgb(82, 61, 39)
  • HSL31°, 36%, 24%
  • HSL Precise30.698°, 35.537%, 23.725%
  • HSV31°, 52%, 32%
  • HSB31°, 52%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • GLSLvec3(0.322, 0.239, 0.153)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.322, 0.239, 0.153, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.322, 0.239, 0.153)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID523D27
  • DECIMAL ID5389607
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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