Information about #985C53 color

#985C53 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #985C53 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(152, 92, 83) — 59.6% red, 36.1% green, 32.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 24 / 27 / 40. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#985C53 is a mildly saturated warm red that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Plum Blossom Mouse (#97645A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Redwood (#A45A52) and Copper Rust (#95524C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(152, 92, 83)), which gives #985C53 its character. If you plan to put text on a #985C53 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.0:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #985C53 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#985C53 color variations

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#985C53 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 #985C53

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

Redwood color link
Redwood

#A45A52

Copper Rust color link
Copper Rust

#95524C

Rose Taupe color link
Rose Taupe

#905D5D

Warhol color link
Warhol

#9B615F

Au Chico color link
Au Chico

#9E6759

Spicy Mix color link
Spicy Mix

#8B5F4D

Briar Bronze color link
Briar Bronze

#9C6B4E

Copper Fire color link
Copper Fire

#925345

Brownish color link
Brownish

#9C6D57

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#985C53
  • RGB152, 92, 83
  • CMYK0, 24, 27, 40
  • CSSrgb(152, 92, 83)
  • HSL8°, 29%, 46%
  • HSL Precise7.826°, 29.362%, 46.078%
  • HSV8°, 45%, 60%
  • HSB8°, 45%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.596
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • GLSLvec3(0.596, 0.361, 0.325)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.596, 0.361, 0.325, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.596, 0.361, 0.325)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB59.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID985C53
  • DECIMAL ID9985107
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01