Information about #533C22 color

#533C22 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #533C22 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(83, 60, 34) — 32.5% red, 23.5% green, 13.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 9 / 19 / 67. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A pleasantly vivid orange, #533C22 stays on the darker end of the scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Kakadu (#554123). Slightly further away sit Rimutaka (#4B3C23) and Weathered Bamboo (#593A27).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(83, 60, 34)), which gives #533C22 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 10.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.0:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:67), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #533C22 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#533C22 color variations

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

#533C22 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 #533C22

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

Teak Stain color link
Teak Stain

#4E3529

Antique Oak color link
Antique Oak

#5C3E29

Madras color link
Madras

#473E23

Dark Oak color link
Dark Oak

#55342B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#533C22
  • RGB83, 60, 34
  • CMYK0, 9, 19, 67
  • CSSrgb(83, 60, 34)
  • HSL32°, 42%, 23%
  • HSL Precise31.837°, 41.88%, 22.941%
  • HSV32°, 59%, 33%
  • HSB32°, 59%, 33%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • GLSLvec3(0.325, 0.235, 0.133)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.325, 0.235, 0.133, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.325, 0.235, 0.133)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID533C22
  • DECIMAL ID5454882
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01