Information about #5B2F2F color

#5B2F2F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5B2F2F belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(91, 47, 47) (35.7% red, 18.4% green, 18.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 17 / 17 / 64 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#5B2F2F presents itself as a softly balanced earthy red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Avant Garde (#5C2C30). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Moccaccino (#582F2B) and Jazz (#5F2C2F).

In RGB terms — rgb(91, 47, 47) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #5B2F2F: 11.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.9:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #5B2F2F is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#5B2F2F color variations

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#5B2F2F 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 #5B2F2F

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

Avant Garde color link
Avant Garde

#5C2C30

Moccaccino color link
Moccaccino

#582F2B

Jazz color link
Jazz

#5F2C2F

Jarrah Stain color link
Jarrah Stain

#57332C

Red Sienna color link
Red Sienna

#5F312A

Mulberry Dye color link
Mulberry Dye

#59292C

Buccaneer color link
Buccaneer

#622F30

Dark Oak color link
Dark Oak

#55342B

Jarrah Tree color link
Jarrah Tree

#52312F

Attitude color link
Attitude

#532B32

#5B2F2F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5B2F2F
  • RGB91, 47, 47
  • CMYK0, 17, 17, 64
  • CSSrgb(91, 47, 47)
  • HSL0°, 32%, 27%
  • HSL Precise0°, 31.884%, 27.059%
  • HSV0°, 48%, 36%
  • HSB0°, 48%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • GLSLvec3(0.357, 0.184, 0.184)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.357, 0.184, 0.184, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.357, 0.184, 0.184)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID5B2F2F
  • DECIMAL ID5975855
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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