Information about #531D1F color

#531D1F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #531D1F is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(83, 29, 31) (32.5% red, 11.4% green, 12.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 21 / 20 / 67 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#531D1F is a confidently colored earthy 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 almost identical to Red Baron (#511D22). Nearby in the Register you will also find Speed Demon (#551B24) and JayHawk Red (#58181F).

In RGB terms — rgb(83, 29, 31) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 13.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:67), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #531D1F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#531D1F color variations

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#531D1F 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 #531D1F

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

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Rata color link
Rata

#5D1F1E

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#531D1F
  • RGB83, 29, 31
  • CMYK0, 21, 20, 67
  • CSSrgb(83, 29, 31)
  • HSL358°, 48%, 22%
  • HSL Precise357.778°, 48.214%, 21.961%
  • HSV358°, 65%, 33%
  • HSB358°, 65%, 33%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • GLSLvec3(0.325, 0.114, 0.122)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.325, 0.114, 0.122, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.325, 0.114, 0.122)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID531D1F
  • DECIMAL ID5446943
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01