Information about #5B3533 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5B3533 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(91, 53, 51) (35.7% red, 20.8% green, 20% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 16 / 64 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#5B3533 presents itself as a moderately toned earthy red — one 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 Triple Lumberjack (#5A372F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Congo Brown (#593737) and Jarrah Stain (#57332C).

In RGB terms — rgb(91, 53, 51) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #5B3533 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.0:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:64) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #5B3533 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#5B3533 color variations

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#5B3533 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 #5B3533

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

Congo Brown color link
Congo Brown

#593737

Jarrah Stain color link
Jarrah Stain

#57332C

Avant Garde color link
Avant Garde

#5C2C30

Buccaneer color link
Buccaneer

#622F30

Dark Oak color link
Dark Oak

#55342B

Van Cleef color link
Van Cleef

#523936

Moccaccino color link
Moccaccino

#582F2B

Jarrah Tree color link
Jarrah Tree

#52312F

Red Sienna color link
Red Sienna

#5F312A

Jazz color link
Jazz

#5F2C2F

Royal Brown color link
Royal Brown

#523B35

#5B3533 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5B3533
  • RGB91, 53, 51
  • CMYK0, 15, 16, 64
  • CSSrgb(91, 53, 51)
  • HSL3°, 28%, 28%
  • HSL Precise3°, 28.169%, 27.843%
  • HSV3°, 44%, 36%
  • HSB3°, 44%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.208
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.200
  • GLSLvec3(0.357, 0.208, 0.200)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.357, 0.208, 0.200, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.357, 0.208, 0.200)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB20%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID5B3533
  • DECIMAL ID5977395
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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