Information about #5B2446 color

#5B2446 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5B2446 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(91, 36, 70) (35.7% red, 14.1% green, 27.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 22 / 8 / 64 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#5B2446 presents itself as a clearly saturated pink-red rose — one 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 almost identical to Dark Cerise (#592746). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Lynn Mettee Purple (#5D1C4F) and Verve (#5D2E3C).

The recipe behind #5B2446 is rgb(91, 36, 70), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #5B2446: 11.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.8:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #5B2446 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5B2446 color variations

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#5B2446 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 #5B2446

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

Verve color link
Verve

#5D2E3C

Broadway color link
Broadway

#553146

Pompadour color link
Pompadour

#6A1F44

Old Mauve color link
Old Mauve

#673147

Siren color link
Siren

#69293B

Grape Purple color link
Grape Purple

#5D1451

Black Rose color link
Black Rose

#532934

Grape Royale color link
Grape Royale

#4F2D54

Troubadour color link
Troubadour

#56225A

Wine Berry color link
Wine Berry

#522C35

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5B2446
  • RGB91, 36, 70
  • CMYK0, 22, 8, 64
  • CSSrgb(91, 36, 70)
  • HSL323°, 43%, 25%
  • HSL Precise322.909°, 43.307%, 24.902%
  • HSV323°, 60%, 36%
  • HSB323°, 60%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • GLSLvec3(0.357, 0.141, 0.275)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.357, 0.141, 0.275, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.357, 0.141, 0.275)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.5%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID5B2446
  • DECIMAL ID5973062
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01