Information about #531E1D color

#531E1D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#531E1D falls into the Red Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(83, 30, 29) — 32.5% red, 11.8% green, 11.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 21 / 21 / 67. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#531E1D is a pleasantly vivid warm red that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Red Baron (#511D22). Slightly further away sit Speed Demon (#551B24) and JayHawk Red (#58181F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(83, 30, 29)), which gives #531E1D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:67) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #531E1D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#531E1D color variations

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#531E1D 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 #531E1D

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

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Rata color link
Rata

#5D1F1E

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

#531E1D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#531E1D
  • RGB83, 30, 29
  • CMYK0, 21, 21, 67
  • HSL1°, 48%, 22%
  • HSL Precise1.111°, 48.214%, 21.961%
  • HSV1°, 65%, 33%
  • HSB1°, 65%, 33%
  • HEX ID531E1D
  • DECIMAL ID5447197
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
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