Information about #531A26 color

#531A26 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#531A26 falls into the Red Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(83, 26, 38) — 32.5% red, 10.2% green, 14.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 22 / 18 / 67. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#531A26 is a pleasantly vivid red that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Speed Demon (#551B24). Nearby in the Register you will also find Red Baron (#511D22) and Mayhem (#4D1B25).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(83, 26, 38)), which gives #531A26 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:67), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#531A26 color variations

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#531A26 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 #531A26

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

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Rendezvous color link
Rendezvous

#561426

Encore color link
Encore

#54162C

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Renegade color link
Renegade

#592228

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

#531A26 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#531A26
  • RGB83, 26, 38
  • CMYK0, 22, 18, 67
  • CSSrgb(83, 26, 38)
  • HSL347°, 52%, 21%
  • HSL Precise347.368°, 52.294%, 21.373%
  • HSV347°, 69%, 33%
  • HSB347°, 69%, 33%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • GLSLvec3(0.325, 0.102, 0.149)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.325, 0.102, 0.149, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.325, 0.102, 0.149)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID531A26
  • DECIMAL ID5446182
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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