Information about #553B06 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #553B06 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Full Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(85, 59, 6) — 33.3% red, 23.1% green, 2.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 10 / 31 / 67. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A intensely saturated orange, #553B06 carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Pineapple (#563C0D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Deep Gamboge (#593800) and Deep Amber (#594300).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(85, 59, 6)), which gives #553B06 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 10.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.0:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:67), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#553B06 color variations

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#553B06 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 #553B06

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

Pineapple color link
Pineapple

#563C0D

Deep Gamboge color link
Deep Gamboge

#593800

Deep Amber color link
Deep Amber

#594300

Bronzetone color link
Bronzetone

#4D400F

Mud Brown color link
Mud Brown

#60460F

Green Brown color link
Green Brown

#544E03

Cioccolato color link
Cioccolato

#55280C

Deep Gold color link
Deep Gold

#594E00

Violin Brown color link
Violin Brown

#674403

Earthtone color link
Earthtone

#5D3A1A

Seal Brown color link
Seal Brown

#59260B

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#553B06
  • RGB85, 59, 6
  • CMYK0, 10, 31, 67
  • HSL40°, 87%, 18%
  • HSL Precise40.253°, 86.813%, 17.843%
  • HSV40°, 93%, 33%
  • HSB40°, 93%, 33%
  • HEX ID553B06
  • DECIMAL ID5585670
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB33.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB2.4%
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