Information about #5B4D47 color

#5B4D47 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5B4D47 belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(91, 77, 71) (35.7% red, 30.2% green, 27.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 5 / 8 / 64 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#5B4D47 presents itself as a softly toned amber-leaning orange — 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 Rough N Tumble (#5B4C48). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Saddle (#5D4E46) and Alcatraz (#5A504B).

In RGB terms — rgb(91, 77, 71) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #5B4D47 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:64) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #5B4D47 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#5B4D47 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#5B4D47 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 #5B4D47

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

Saddle color link
Saddle

#5D4E46

Alcatraz color link
Alcatraz

#5A504B

Tabac color link
Tabac

#585044

Cork color link
Cork

#5A4C42

Walnut Brown color link
Walnut Brown

#5C5248

Rock color link
Rock

#5A4D41

Judge Grey color link
Judge Grey

#5D5346

Mondo color link
Mondo

#554D42

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5B4D47
  • RGB91, 77, 71
  • CMYK0, 5, 8, 64
  • CSSrgb(91, 77, 71)
  • HSL18°, 12%, 32%
  • HSL Precise18°, 12.346%, 31.765%
  • HSV18°, 22%, 36%
  • HSB18°, 22%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • GLSLvec3(0.357, 0.302, 0.278)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.357, 0.302, 0.278, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.357, 0.302, 0.278)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.8%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID5B4D47
  • DECIMAL ID5983559
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01