Information about #53421E color

#53421E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #53421E belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(83, 66, 30) (32.5% red, 25.9% green, 11.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 7 / 21 / 67 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A confidently colored orange, #53421E carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Kakadu (#554123). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rimutaka (#4B3C23) and Dark Gamboge (#594627).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(83, 66, 30)), which gives #53421E its character. If you plan to put text on a #53421E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:67) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #53421E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#53421E color variations

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

#53421E 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 #53421E

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

Kakadu color link
Kakadu

#554123

Rimutaka color link
Rimutaka

#4B3C23

Dark Gamboge color link
Dark Gamboge

#594627

Carnaby Tan color link
Carnaby Tan

#5B3A24

Bracken color link
Bracken

#5B3D27

Bronze Olive color link
Bronze Olive

#584C25

Earthtone color link
Earthtone

#5D3A1A

Madras color link
Madras

#473E23

Cafe Noir color link
Cafe Noir

#4B3621

Antique Oak color link
Antique Oak

#5C3E29

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#53421E
  • RGB83, 66, 30
  • CMYK0, 7, 21, 67
  • CSSrgb(83, 66, 30)
  • HSL41°, 47%, 22%
  • HSL Precise40.755°, 46.903%, 22.157%
  • HSV41°, 64%, 33%
  • HSB41°, 64%, 33%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • GLSLvec3(0.325, 0.259, 0.118)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.325, 0.259, 0.118, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.325, 0.259, 0.118)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.8%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID53421E
  • DECIMAL ID5456414
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01