Information about #5B1F37 color

#5B1F37 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5B1F37 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(91, 31, 55) (35.7% red, 12.2% green, 21.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 24 / 14 / 64 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#5B1F37 presents itself as a clearly saturated pink-red rose — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Brown Chocolate (#5F1933). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Light Chocolate Cosmos (#551F2F) and Dark Amaranth (#59272D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(91, 31, 55)), which gives #5B1F37 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #5B1F37: 12.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.7:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #5B1F37 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5B1F37 color variations

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#5B1F37 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 #5B1F37

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

Black Rose color link
Black Rose

#532934

Vanquish color link
Vanquish

#63272F

Lip Service color link
Lip Service

#651538

Avant Garde color link
Avant Garde

#5C2C30

Mulberry Dye color link
Mulberry Dye

#59292C

Attitude color link
Attitude

#532B32

Renegade color link
Renegade

#592228

Jazz color link
Jazz

#5F2C2F

Encore color link
Encore

#54162C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5B1F37
  • RGB91, 31, 55
  • CMYK0, 24, 14, 64
  • CSSrgb(91, 31, 55)
  • HSL336°, 49%, 24%
  • HSL Precise336°, 49.18%, 23.922%
  • HSV336°, 66%, 36%
  • HSB336°, 66%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • GLSLvec3(0.357, 0.122, 0.216)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.357, 0.122, 0.216, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.357, 0.122, 0.216)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID5B1F37
  • DECIMAL ID5971767
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01