Information about #56201F color

#56201F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#56201F falls into the Red Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(86, 32, 31) — 33.7% red, 12.5% green, 12.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 21 / 22 / 66. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#56201F is a confidently colored 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 Burnt Crimson (#582124). Nearby in the Register you will also find Red Baron (#511D22) and Scoria (#532620).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(86, 32, 31)), which gives #56201F its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:66) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #56201F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#56201F color variations

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

#56201F 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 #56201F

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

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Rata color link
Rata

#5D1F1E

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Renegade color link
Renegade

#592228

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Hukanui color link
Hukanui

#572A23

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#56201F
  • RGB86, 32, 31
  • CMYK0, 21, 22, 66
  • CSSrgb(86, 32, 31)
  • HSL1°, 47%, 23%
  • HSL Precise1.091°, 47.009%, 22.941%
  • HSV1°, 64%, 34%
  • HSB1°, 64%, 34%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.337
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.125
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • GLSLvec3(0.337, 0.125, 0.122)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.337, 0.125, 0.122, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.337, 0.125, 0.122)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB33.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID56201F
  • DECIMAL ID5644319
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers8 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01