Information about #5E4D4E color

#5E4D4E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5E4D4E belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(94, 77, 78) (36.9% red, 30.2% green, 30.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 7 / 6 / 63 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#5E4D4E presents itself as a softly toned earthy red — 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 Quarter Barista (#614F4F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Warm Taupe (#5F514E) and Don Juan (#5A4F51).

In RGB terms — rgb(94, 77, 78) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #5E4D4E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:63) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #5E4D4E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#5E4D4E color variations

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

#5E4D4E 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 #5E4D4E

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

Warm Taupe color link
Warm Taupe

#5F514E

Don Juan color link
Don Juan

#5A4F51

Artefact color link
Artefact

#5D5250

Alcatraz color link
Alcatraz

#5A504B

Half Felix color link
Half Felix

#62534E

Mousy Indigo color link
Mousy Indigo

#5C544E

Walnut Brown color link
Walnut Brown

#5C5248

Saddle color link
Saddle

#5D4E46

Vampire Gray color link
Vampire Gray

#565051

Sidewinder color link
Sidewinder

#554D4F

#5E4D4E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5E4D4E
  • RGB94, 77, 78
  • CMYK0, 7, 6, 63
  • CSSrgb(94, 77, 78)
  • HSL356°, 10%, 34%
  • HSL Precise356.471°, 9.942%, 33.529%
  • HSV356°, 18%, 37%
  • HSB356°, 18%, 37%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • GLSLvec3(0.369, 0.302, 0.306)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.369, 0.302, 0.306, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.369, 0.302, 0.306)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID5E4D4E
  • DECIMAL ID6180174
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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