Information about #853B3A color

#853B3A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #853B3A belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(133, 59, 58) (52.2% red, 23.1% green, 22.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 29 / 29 / 48 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly balanced red, #853B3A holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Stiletto (#833D3E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Brandy (#87413F) and Zinger (#873D42).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(133, 59, 58)), which gives #853B3A its character. If you plan to put text on a #853B3A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.7:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#853B3A color variations

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#853B3A 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 #853B3A

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

Stiletto color link
Stiletto

#833D3E

Brandy color link
Brandy

#87413F

Zinger color link
Zinger

#873D42

Tall Poppy color link
Tall Poppy

#853534

Prairie Sand color link
Prairie Sand

#883C32

Xotic color link
Xotic

#863336

Deep Scarlet color link
Deep Scarlet

#7B3B3A

Red Robin color link
Red Robin

#7D4138

Solid Pink color link
Solid Pink

#893843

Old Brick color link
Old Brick

#8A3335

Totem Pole color link
Totem Pole

#883531

#853B3A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#853B3A
  • RGB133, 59, 58
  • CMYK0, 29, 29, 48
  • CSSrgb(133, 59, 58)
  • HSL1°, 39%, 37%
  • HSL Precise0.8°, 39.267%, 37.451%
  • HSV1°, 56%, 52%
  • HSB1°, 56%, 52%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • GLSLvec3(0.522, 0.231, 0.227)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.522, 0.231, 0.227, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.522, 0.231, 0.227)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID853B3A
  • DECIMAL ID8731450
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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