Information about #5B2F29 color

#5B2F29 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5B2F29 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(91, 47, 41) (35.7% red, 18.4% green, 16.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 17 / 20 / 64 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#5B2F29 is a moderately toned warm 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 Moccaccino (#582F2B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Red Sienna (#5F312A) and Dark Vermilion (#593427).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(91, 47, 41)), which gives #5B2F29 its character. If you plan to put text on a #5B2F29 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #5B2F29 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#5B2F29 color variations

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#5B2F29 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 #5B2F29

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

Moccaccino color link
Moccaccino

#582F2B

Red Sienna color link
Red Sienna

#5F312A

Jarrah Stain color link
Jarrah Stain

#57332C

Mulberry Dye color link
Mulberry Dye

#59292C

Pepperwood color link
Pepperwood

#542F27

Avant Garde color link
Avant Garde

#5C2C30

Jazz color link
Jazz

#5F2C2F

Dark Oak color link
Dark Oak

#55342B

Hukanui color link
Hukanui

#572A23

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5B2F29
  • RGB91, 47, 41
  • CMYK0, 17, 20, 64
  • CSSrgb(91, 47, 41)
  • HSL7°, 38%, 26%
  • HSL Precise7.2°, 37.879%, 25.882%
  • HSV7°, 55%, 36%
  • HSB7°, 55%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • GLSLvec3(0.357, 0.184, 0.161)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.357, 0.184, 0.161, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.357, 0.184, 0.161)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID5B2F29
  • DECIMAL ID5975849
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01