Information about #52111A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #52111A is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(82, 17, 26) — 32.2% red, 6.7% green, 10.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 25 / 22 / 68. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#52111A presents itself as a vivid, lively red — one that stays on the darker end of the scale. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Maroon Oak (#520C17). Slightly further away sit Chocolate Cosmos (#58111A) and Heath (#541012).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(82, 17, 26)), which gives #52111A its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:68), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #52111A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#52111A color variations

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#52111A 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 #52111A

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

Maroon Oak color link
Maroon Oak

#520C17

Heath color link
Heath

#541012

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Rendezvous color link
Rendezvous

#561426

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Dark Scarlet color link
Dark Scarlet

#560319

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Madam M color link
Madam M

#610C1D

#52111A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#52111A
  • RGB82, 17, 26
  • CMYK0, 25, 22, 68
  • HSL352°, 66%, 19%
  • HSL Precise351.692°, 65.657%, 19.412%
  • HSV352°, 79%, 32%
  • HSB352°, 79%, 32%
  • HEX ID52111A
  • DECIMAL ID5378330
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB6.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
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