Information about #5A1C1F color

#5A1C1F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5A1C1F belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(90, 28, 31) (35.3% red, 11% green, 12.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 24 / 23 / 65 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#5A1C1F presents itself as a confidently colored red — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Rata (#5D1F1E). Nearby in the Register you will also find JayHawk Red (#58181F) and Speed Demon (#551B24).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(90, 28, 31)), which gives #5A1C1F its character. If you plan to put text on a #5A1C1F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:65) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #5A1C1F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5A1C1F color variations

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#5A1C1F 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 #5A1C1F

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

Rata color link
Rata

#5D1F1E

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Renegade color link
Renegade

#592228

Rendezvous color link
Rendezvous

#561426

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

#5A1C1F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5A1C1F
  • RGB90, 28, 31
  • CMYK0, 24, 23, 65
  • CSSrgb(90, 28, 31)
  • HSL357°, 53%, 23%
  • HSL Precise357.097°, 52.542%, 23.137%
  • HSV357°, 69%, 35%
  • HSB357°, 69%, 35%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.353
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • GLSLvec3(0.353, 0.110, 0.122)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.353, 0.110, 0.122, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.353, 0.110, 0.122)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID5A1C1F
  • DECIMAL ID5905439
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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