Information about #5E3136 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5E3136 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(94, 49, 54) (36.9% red, 19.2% green, 21.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 18 / 16 / 63 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A moderately toned warm red, #5E3136 holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Verve (#5D2E3C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Buccaneer (#622F30) and Congo Brown (#593737).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(94, 49, 54)), which gives #5E3136 its character. If you plan to put text on a #5E3136 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.0:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:63), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #5E3136 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#5E3136 color variations

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#5E3136 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 #5E3136

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

Verve color link
Verve

#5D2E3C

Buccaneer color link
Buccaneer

#622F30

Congo Brown color link
Congo Brown

#593737

Avant Garde color link
Avant Garde

#5C2C30

Jazz color link
Jazz

#5F2C2F

Red Sienna color link
Red Sienna

#5F312A

Jarrah Stain color link
Jarrah Stain

#57332C

Moccaccino color link
Moccaccino

#582F2B

Oiled Cedar color link
Oiled Cedar

#66362D

Wine Berry color link
Wine Berry

#522C35

Attitude color link
Attitude

#532B32

#5E3136 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5E3136
  • RGB94, 49, 54
  • CMYK0, 18, 16, 63
  • CSSrgb(94, 49, 54)
  • HSL353°, 31%, 28%
  • HSL Precise353.333°, 31.469%, 28.039%
  • HSV353°, 48%, 37%
  • HSB353°, 48%, 37%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • GLSLvec3(0.369, 0.192, 0.212)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.369, 0.192, 0.212, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.369, 0.192, 0.212)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB19.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID5E3136
  • DECIMAL ID6172982
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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