Information about #523E22 color

#523E22 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #523E22 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(82, 62, 34) (32.2% red, 24.3% green, 13.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 8 / 19 / 68 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A confidently colored orange, #523E22 carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Kakadu (#554123). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rimutaka (#4B3C23) and Weathered Bamboo (#593A27).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(82, 62, 34)), which gives #523E22 its character. If you plan to put text on a #523E22 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.1:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:68) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #523E22 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#523E22 color variations

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

#523E22 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 #523E22

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

Rimutaka color link
Rimutaka

#4B3C23

Carnaby Tan color link
Carnaby Tan

#5B3A24

Bracken color link
Bracken

#5B3D27

Cafe Noir color link
Cafe Noir

#4B3621

Madras color link
Madras

#473E23

Deep Bronze color link
Deep Bronze

#51412D

Dark Gamboge color link
Dark Gamboge

#594627

Teak Stain color link
Teak Stain

#4E3529

Antique Oak color link
Antique Oak

#5C3E29

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#523E22
  • RGB82, 62, 34
  • CMYK0, 8, 19, 68
  • CSSrgb(82, 62, 34)
  • HSL35°, 41%, 23%
  • HSL Precise35°, 41.379%, 22.745%
  • HSV35°, 59%, 32%
  • HSB35°, 59%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • GLSLvec3(0.322, 0.243, 0.133)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.322, 0.243, 0.133, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.322, 0.243, 0.133)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID523E22
  • DECIMAL ID5389858
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01