Information about #5A383F color

#5A383F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5A383F is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(90, 56, 63) (35.3% red, 22% green, 24.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 13 / 11 / 65 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#5A383F is a softly toned earthy red that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Congo Brown (#593737). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dark Grayish Reddish Brown (#594242) and Earlybird (#513939).

In RGB terms — rgb(90, 56, 63) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #5A383F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.1:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:65) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #5A383F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#5A383F color variations

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#5A383F 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 #5A383F

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

Congo Brown color link
Congo Brown

#593737

Earlybird color link
Earlybird

#513939

Verve color link
Verve

#5D2E3C

Broadway color link
Broadway

#553146

Half Barista color link
Half Barista

#513F3F

Dark Puce color link
Dark Puce

#4F3A3C

Van Cleef color link
Van Cleef

#523936

Brunette color link
Brunette

#634041

Satellite color link
Satellite

#554244

Royal Brown color link
Royal Brown

#523B35

Purple Brown color link
Purple Brown

#673A3F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5A383F
  • RGB90, 56, 63
  • CMYK0, 13, 11, 65
  • CSSrgb(90, 56, 63)
  • HSL348°, 23%, 29%
  • HSL Precise347.647°, 23.288%, 28.627%
  • HSV348°, 38%, 35%
  • HSB348°, 38%, 35%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.353
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • GLSLvec3(0.353, 0.220, 0.247)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.353, 0.220, 0.247, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.353, 0.220, 0.247)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID5A383F
  • DECIMAL ID5912639
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01