Information about #525C4F color

#525C4F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #525C4F is classified in the Register under the Green Color Family, with Desaturated and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(82, 92, 79) — 32.2% red, 36.1% green, 31% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 4 / 0 / 5 / 64. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#525C4F presents itself as a muted, almost neutral neutral grey — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Ebony (#555D50). Nearby in the Register you will also find Nandor (#4E5D4E) and Magnetic (#555A4C).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(82, 92, 79)), which gives #525C4F its character. On this background, white text reaches a 7.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 3.0:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:64) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#525C4F color variations

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

#525C4F 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 #525C4F

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

Ebony color link
Ebony

#555D50

Nandor color link
Nandor

#4E5D4E

Magnetic color link
Magnetic

#555A4C

Calm Green color link
Calm Green

#51574F

Feldgrau color link
Feldgrau

#4D5D53

Easy Rider color link
Easy Rider

#535E56

Cape Cod color link
Cape Cod

#4E5552

Triple Tapa color link
Triple Tapa

#5B5A50

Wireless color link
Wireless

#555350

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#525C4F
  • RGB82, 92, 79
  • CMYK4, 0, 5, 64
  • CSSrgb(82, 92, 79)
  • HSL106°, 8%, 34%
  • HSL Precise106.154°, 7.602%, 33.529%
  • HSV106°, 14%, 36%
  • HSB106°, 14%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • GLSLvec3(0.322, 0.361, 0.310)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.322, 0.361, 0.310, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.322, 0.361, 0.310)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31%
  • Color FamilyGreen
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID525C4F
  • DECIMAL ID5397583
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01