Information about #562542 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #562542 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(86, 37, 66) — 33.7% red, 14.5% green, 25.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 19 / 8 / 66. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#562542 is a clearly saturated pink-red rose that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Dark Cerise (#592746). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Broadway (#553146) and Verve (#5D2E3C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(86, 37, 66)), which gives #562542 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #562542: 12.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.7:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:66), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #562542 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#562542 color variations

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

#562542 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#562542 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#562542 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#562542 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#562542 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
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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
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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
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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
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #562542

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

Dark Cerise color link
Dark Cerise

#592746

Broadway color link
Broadway

#553146

Verve color link
Verve

#5D2E3C

Black Rose color link
Black Rose

#532934

Wine Berry color link
Wine Berry

#522C35

Rabbit Ear Iris color link
Rabbit Ear Iris

#491E3C

RockrJen color link
RockrJen

#4C313E

Port Royale color link
Port Royale

#512B33

Lynn Mettee Purple color link
Lynn Mettee Purple

#5D1C4F

Attitude color link
Attitude

#532B32

Loulou color link
Loulou

#4C3347

Purple Kite color link
Purple Kite

#512C31

#562542 color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

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#562542 color image #562542 color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#562542
  • RGB86, 37, 66
  • CMYK0, 19, 8, 66
  • CSSrgb(86, 37, 66)
  • HSL324°, 40%, 24%
  • HSL Precise324.49°, 39.837%, 24.118%
  • HSV324°, 57%, 34%
  • HSB324°, 57%, 34%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.337
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.337, 0.145, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.337, 0.145, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.337, 0.145, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB33.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID562542
  • DECIMAL ID5645634
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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