Information about #853D38 color

#853D38 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #853D38 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(133, 61, 56) — 52.2% red, 23.9% green, 22% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 28 / 30 / 48. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #853D38 reads as a pleasantly vivid red and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Stiletto (#833D3E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Prairie Sand (#883C32) and Brandy (#87413F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(133, 61, 56)), which gives #853D38 its character. If you plan to put text on a #853D38 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.7:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #853D38 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#853D38 color variations

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

#853D38 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 #853D38

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

Prairie Sand color link
Prairie Sand

#883C32

Brandy color link
Brandy

#87413F

Red Robin color link
Red Robin

#7D4138

Tall Poppy color link
Tall Poppy

#853534

Zinger color link
Zinger

#873D42

Xotic color link
Xotic

#863336

Deep Scarlet color link
Deep Scarlet

#7B3B3A

Crab Apple color link
Crab Apple

#87382F

Embers color link
Embers

#8C3F30

Totem Pole color link
Totem Pole

#883531

#853D38 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#853D38
  • RGB133, 61, 56
  • CMYK0, 28, 30, 48
  • CSSrgb(133, 61, 56)
  • HSL4°, 41%, 37%
  • HSL Precise3.896°, 40.741%, 37.059%
  • HSV4°, 58%, 52%
  • HSB4°, 58%, 52%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • GLSLvec3(0.522, 0.239, 0.220)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.522, 0.239, 0.220, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.522, 0.239, 0.220)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID853D38
  • DECIMAL ID8731960
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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