Information about #54171C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #54171C is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(84, 23, 28) (32.9% red, 9% green, 11% blue), or CMYK 0 / 24 / 22 / 67 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#54171C is a confidently colored red that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to JayHawk Red (#58181F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Chocolate Cosmos (#58111A) and Speed Demon (#551B24).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(84, 23, 28)), which gives #54171C its character. If you plan to put text on a #54171C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:67) — 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.

#54171C color variations

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#54171C 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 #54171C

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

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Rendezvous color link
Rendezvous

#561426

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Heath color link
Heath

#541012

Rata color link
Rata

#5D1F1E

Maroon Oak color link
Maroon Oak

#520C17

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

#54171C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#54171C
  • RGB84, 23, 28
  • CMYK0, 24, 22, 67
  • HSL355°, 57%, 21%
  • HSL Precise355.082°, 57.009%, 20.98%
  • HSV355°, 73%, 33%
  • HSB355°, 73%, 33%
  • HEX ID54171C
  • DECIMAL ID5510940
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
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