Information about #5A3C22 color

#5A3C22 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5A3C22 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(90, 60, 34) (35.3% red, 23.5% green, 13.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 12 / 22 / 65 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #5A3C22 reads as a pleasantly vivid warm orange and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Carnaby Tan (#5B3A24). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bracken (#5B3D27) and Weathered Bamboo (#593A27).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(90, 60, 34)), which gives #5A3C22 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 10.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.1:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:65) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#5A3C22 color variations

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#5A3C22 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 #5A3C22

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

Carnaby Tan color link
Carnaby Tan

#5B3A24

Bracken color link
Bracken

#5B3D27

Kakadu color link
Kakadu

#554123

Antique Oak color link
Antique Oak

#5C3E29

Earthtone color link
Earthtone

#5D3A1A

Dark Gamboge color link
Dark Gamboge

#594627

Hairy Heath color link
Hairy Heath

#633528

Dark Oak color link
Dark Oak

#55342B

Dark Brown color link
Dark Brown

#654321

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5A3C22
  • RGB90, 60, 34
  • CMYK0, 12, 22, 65
  • CSSrgb(90, 60, 34)
  • HSL28°, 45%, 24%
  • HSL Precise27.857°, 45.161%, 24.314%
  • HSV28°, 62%, 35%
  • HSB28°, 62%, 35%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.353
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • GLSLvec3(0.353, 0.235, 0.133)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.353, 0.235, 0.133, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.353, 0.235, 0.133)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID5A3C22
  • DECIMAL ID5913634
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01