Information about #5B3A12 color

#5B3A12 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5B3A12 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(91, 58, 18) (35.7% red, 22.7% green, 7.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 13 / 29 / 64 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#5B3A12 presents itself as a strongly colored amber-leaning orange — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Pineapple (#563C0D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Earthtone (#5D3A1A) and Mud Brown (#60460F).

In RGB terms — rgb(91, 58, 18) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #5B3A12: 10.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.1:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:64) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #5B3A12 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5B3A12 color variations

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#5B3A12 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 #5B3A12

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

Pineapple color link
Pineapple

#563C0D

Earthtone color link
Earthtone

#5D3A1A

Mud Brown color link
Mud Brown

#60460F

Bronzetone color link
Bronzetone

#4D400F

Carnaby Tan color link
Carnaby Tan

#5B3A24

Deep Gamboge color link
Deep Gamboge

#593800

Kakadu color link
Kakadu

#554123

Cioccolato color link
Cioccolato

#55280C

Dark Brown color link
Dark Brown

#654321

Deep Amber color link
Deep Amber

#594300

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5B3A12
  • RGB91, 58, 18
  • CMYK0, 13, 29, 64
  • CSSrgb(91, 58, 18)
  • HSL33°, 67%, 21%
  • HSL Precise32.877°, 66.972%, 21.373%
  • HSV33°, 80%, 36%
  • HSB33°, 80%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.071
  • GLSLvec3(0.357, 0.227, 0.071)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.357, 0.227, 0.071, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.357, 0.227, 0.071)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB7.1%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID5B3A12
  • DECIMAL ID5978642
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01