Information about #56421E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #56421E belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(86, 66, 30) — 33.7% red, 25.9% green, 11.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 8 / 22 / 66. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#56421E is a clearly saturated amber-leaning orange that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Kakadu (#554123). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dark Gamboge (#594627) and Carnaby Tan (#5B3A24).

In RGB terms — rgb(86, 66, 30) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #56421E: 9.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.2:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:66) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #56421E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#56421E color variations

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#56421E 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 #56421E

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

Dark Gamboge color link
Dark Gamboge

#594627

Carnaby Tan color link
Carnaby Tan

#5B3A24

Earthtone color link
Earthtone

#5D3A1A

Bracken color link
Bracken

#5B3D27

Bronze Olive color link
Bronze Olive

#584C25

Antique Oak color link
Antique Oak

#5C3E29

Rimutaka color link
Rimutaka

#4B3C23

Dark Amber color link
Dark Amber

#594D27

#56421E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#56421E
  • RGB86, 66, 30
  • CMYK0, 8, 22, 66
  • HSL39°, 48%, 23%
  • HSL Precise38.571°, 48.276%, 22.745%
  • HSV39°, 65%, 34%
  • HSB39°, 65%, 34%
  • HEX ID56421E
  • DECIMAL ID5653022
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB33.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.8%
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