Information about #5B2815 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5B2815 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(91, 40, 21) — 35.7% red, 15.7% green, 8.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 20 / 27 / 64. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#5B2815 presents itself as a energetic, saturated orange — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Red Planet (#5A2019). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chestnut Leather Brown (#60281E) and Seal Brown (#59260B).

In RGB terms — rgb(91, 40, 21) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 11.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:64) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #5B2815 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#5B2815 color variations

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#5B2815 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 #5B2815

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

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5B2815
  • RGB91, 40, 21
  • CMYK0, 20, 27, 64
  • CSSrgb(91, 40, 21)
  • HSL16°, 63%, 22%
  • HSL Precise16.286°, 62.5%, 21.961%
  • HSV16°, 77%, 36%
  • HSB16°, 77%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • GLSLvec3(0.357, 0.157, 0.082)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.357, 0.157, 0.082, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.357, 0.157, 0.082)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID5B2815
  • DECIMAL ID5974037
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01