Information about #5E5A5D color

#5E5A5D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#5E5A5D falls into the Rose Color Family — Desaturated, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(94, 90, 93) — 36.9% red, 35.3% green, 36.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 2 / 0 / 63. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A muted, almost neutral neutral grey, #5E5A5D occupies the middle of the lightness scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Tinpan Alley (#5C5B59). Slightly further away sit Carbon Gray (#625D5D) and Quarter Fuscous Grey (#595A5E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(94, 90, 93)), which gives #5E5A5D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 6.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 3.1:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:63) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #5E5A5D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5E5A5D color variations

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#5E5A5D 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 #5E5A5D

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

Tinpan Alley color link
Tinpan Alley

#5C5B59

Carbon Gray color link
Carbon Gray

#625D5D

Gray Dolphin color link
Gray Dolphin

#5C5858

Condor color link
Condor

#5B605C

Bright Grey color link
Bright Grey

#57595D

Maltese color link
Maltese

#585660

Half Gravel color link
Half Gravel

#5C5D56

Chicago color link
Chicago

#5B5D56

Half Tuna color link
Half Tuna

#55585C

Torque color link
Torque

#5A5755

#5E5A5D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5E5A5D
  • RGB94, 90, 93
  • CMYK0, 2, 0, 63
  • HSL315°, 2%, 36%
  • HSL Precise315°, 2.174%, 36.078%
  • HSV315°, 4%, 37%
  • HSB315°, 4%, 37%
  • HEX ID5E5A5D
  • DECIMAL ID6183517
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.5%
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