Information about #5C510F color

#5C510F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5C510F is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(92, 81, 15) — 36.1% red, 31.8% green, 5.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 4 / 30 / 64. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A energetic, saturated yellow, #5C510F carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Mud Brown (#60460F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Saratoga (#555B10) and Green Brown (#544E03).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(92, 81, 15)), which gives #5C510F its character. On this background, white text reaches a 8.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:64) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #5C510F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#5C510F color variations

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#5C510F 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 #5C510F

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

Mud Brown color link
Mud Brown

#60460F

Saratoga color link
Saratoga

#555B10

Green Brown color link
Green Brown

#544E03

Olive Brown color link
Olive Brown

#645403

Deep Gold color link
Deep Gold

#594E00

Deep Olive color link
Deep Olive

#595900

Deep Amber color link
Deep Amber

#594300

Violin Brown color link
Violin Brown

#674403

Greeny Brown color link
Greeny Brown

#696006

Pineapple color link
Pineapple

#563C0D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5C510F
  • RGB92, 81, 15
  • CMYK0, 4, 30, 64
  • CSSrgb(92, 81, 15)
  • HSL51°, 72%, 21%
  • HSL Precise51.429°, 71.963%, 20.98%
  • HSV51°, 84%, 36%
  • HSB51°, 84%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.059
  • GLSLvec3(0.361, 0.318, 0.059)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.361, 0.318, 0.059, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.361, 0.318, 0.059)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.9%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID5C510F
  • DECIMAL ID6050063
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01