Information about #562021 color

#562021 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #562021 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(86, 32, 33) (33.7% red, 12.5% green, 12.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 21 / 21 / 66 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #562021 reads as a clearly saturated earthy red and stays on the darker end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Burnt Crimson (#582124). Slightly further away sit Red Baron (#511D22) and Speed Demon (#551B24).

In RGB terms — rgb(86, 32, 33) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 12.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:66) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #562021 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#562021 color variations

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#562021 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 #562021

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

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Rata color link
Rata

#5D1F1E

Renegade color link
Renegade

#592228

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Hukanui color link
Hukanui

#572A23

#562021 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#562021
  • RGB86, 32, 33
  • CMYK0, 21, 21, 66
  • HSL359°, 46%, 23%
  • HSL Precise358.889°, 45.763%, 23.137%
  • HSV359°, 63%, 34%
  • HSB359°, 63%, 34%
  • HEX ID562021
  • DECIMAL ID5644321
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB33.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
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