Information about #852938 color

#852938 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #852938 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(133, 41, 56) (52.2% red, 16.1% green, 22% blue), or CMYK 0 / 36 / 30 / 48 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#852938 presents itself as a confidently colored red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Shiraz (#842833). Nearby in the Register you will also find Lollipop (#7F2838) and Sappanwood (#7E2639).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(133, 41, 56)), which gives #852938 its character. If you plan to put text on a #852938 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. #852938 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#852938 color variations

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

#852938 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 #852938

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

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Lollipop color link
Lollipop

#7F2838

Sappanwood color link
Sappanwood

#7E2639

Rosehip color link
Rosehip

#842139

Geronimo color link
Geronimo

#88213C

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

Paprika color link
Paprika

#7C2D37

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Xotic color link
Xotic

#863336

Scarlett color link
Scarlett

#7E2530

Old Brick color link
Old Brick

#8A3335

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#852938
  • RGB133, 41, 56
  • CMYK0, 36, 30, 48
  • CSSrgb(133, 41, 56)
  • HSL350°, 53%, 34%
  • HSL Precise350.217°, 52.874%, 34.118%
  • HSV350°, 69%, 52%
  • HSB350°, 69%, 52%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • GLSLvec3(0.522, 0.161, 0.220)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.522, 0.161, 0.220, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.522, 0.161, 0.220)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID852938
  • DECIMAL ID8726840
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01