Information about #524238 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #524238 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(82, 66, 56) (32.2% red, 25.9% green, 22% blue), or CMYK 0 / 6 / 10 / 68 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #524238 reads as a calm, restrained amber-leaning orange and sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Paco (#4F4037). Nearby in the Register you will also find Double Oilskin (#50453A) and Nest Egg (#4D453A).

The recipe behind #524238 is rgb(82, 66, 56), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #524238 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:68), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #524238 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#524238 color variations

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

#524238 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 #524238

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

Paco color link
Paco

#4F4037

Nest Egg color link
Nest Egg

#4D453A

Rocky Road color link
Rocky Road

#57463A

Rambler color link
Rambler

#53473D

Crater Brown color link
Crater Brown

#4D3E3C

Royal Brown color link
Royal Brown

#523B35

Half Barista color link
Half Barista

#513F3F

Brown Derby color link
Brown Derby

#594537

Tomahawk color link
Tomahawk

#524340

Double Mondo color link
Double Mondo

#4A4237

#524238 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#524238
  • RGB82, 66, 56
  • CMYK0, 6, 10, 68
  • HSL23°, 19%, 27%
  • HSL Precise23.077°, 18.841%, 27.059%
  • HSV23°, 32%, 32%
  • HSB23°, 32%, 32%
  • HEX ID524238
  • DECIMAL ID5390904
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
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