Information about #531A24 color

#531A24 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #531A24 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(83, 26, 36) (32.5% red, 10.2% green, 14.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 22 / 18 / 67 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#531A24 presents itself as a clearly saturated warm red — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Speed Demon (#551B24). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Red Baron (#511D22) and Mayhem (#4D1B25).

The recipe behind #531A24 is rgb(83, 26, 36), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #531A24: 13.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:67), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #531A24 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#531A24 color variations

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#531A24 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 #531A24

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

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Rendezvous color link
Rendezvous

#561426

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Encore color link
Encore

#54162C

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Renegade color link
Renegade

#592228

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#531A24
  • RGB83, 26, 36
  • CMYK0, 22, 18, 67
  • CSSrgb(83, 26, 36)
  • HSL349°, 52%, 21%
  • HSL Precise349.474°, 52.294%, 21.373%
  • HSV349°, 69%, 33%
  • HSB349°, 69%, 33%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • GLSLvec3(0.325, 0.102, 0.141)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.325, 0.102, 0.141, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.325, 0.102, 0.141)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID531A24
  • DECIMAL ID5446180
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01