Information about #522B2C color

#522B2C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#522B2C falls into the Red Color FamilyMild Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(82, 43, 44) — 32.2% red, 16.9% green, 17.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 15 / 15 / 68. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#522B2C presents itself as a mildly saturated red — one that stays on the darker end of the scale. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Filmpro Burnt Sienna (#522C2B). Slightly further away sit Purple Kite (#512C31) and Cowboy (#4D282D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(82, 43, 44)), which gives #522B2C its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #522B2C: 12.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.7:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:68), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #522B2C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#522B2C color variations

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#522B2C 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 #522B2C

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

Purple Kite color link
Purple Kite

#512C31

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Attitude color link
Attitude

#532B32

Jarrah Tree color link
Jarrah Tree

#52312F

Pepperwood color link
Pepperwood

#542F27

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Port Royale color link
Port Royale

#512B33

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Espresso color link
Espresso

#4E312D

Moccaccino color link
Moccaccino

#582F2B

Mulberry Dye color link
Mulberry Dye

#59292C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#522B2C
  • RGB82, 43, 44
  • CMYK0, 15, 15, 68
  • CSSrgb(82, 43, 44)
  • HSL358°, 31%, 25%
  • HSL Precise358.462°, 31.2%, 24.51%
  • HSV358°, 48%, 32%
  • HSB358°, 48%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.322, 0.169, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.322, 0.169, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.322, 0.169, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID522B2C
  • DECIMAL ID5385004
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01