Information about #5C2D2A color

#5C2D2A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5C2D2A belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(92, 45, 42) — 36.1% red, 17.6% green, 16.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 18 / 20 / 64. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #5C2D2A reads as a moderately toned warm red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in 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 Mulberry Dye (#59292C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(92, 45, 42)), which gives #5C2D2A its character. If you plan to put text on a #5C2D2A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.3:1 (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 #5C2D2A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#5C2D2A color variations

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#5C2D2A 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 #5C2D2A

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

Mulberry Dye color link
Mulberry Dye

#59292C

Jazz color link
Jazz

#5F2C2F

Avant Garde color link
Avant Garde

#5C2C30

Jarrah Stain color link
Jarrah Stain

#57332C

Buccaneer color link
Buccaneer

#622F30

Pepperwood color link
Pepperwood

#542F27

Hukanui color link
Hukanui

#572A23

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5C2D2A
  • RGB92, 45, 42
  • CMYK0, 18, 20, 64
  • CSSrgb(92, 45, 42)
  • HSL4°, 37%, 26%
  • HSL Precise3.6°, 37.313%, 26.275%
  • HSV4°, 54%, 36%
  • HSB4°, 54%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • GLSLvec3(0.361, 0.176, 0.165)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.361, 0.176, 0.165, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.361, 0.176, 0.165)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID5C2D2A
  • DECIMAL ID6040874
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01