Information about #5A0009 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5A0009 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(90, 0, 9) (35.3% red, 0% green, 3.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 35 / 32 / 65 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#5A0009 presents itself as a maximally vivid red — one that carries a shadowy depth. 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 Deep Amaranth (#59000B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Vintage Burgundy (#5F0609) and Deep Reddish Brown (#590000).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(90, 0, 9)), which gives #5A0009 its character. If you plan to put text on a #5A0009 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 14.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:65) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #5A0009 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5A0009 color variations

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

#5A0009 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 #5A0009

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

#5A0009 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5A0009
  • RGB90, 0, 9
  • CMYK0, 35, 32, 65
  • HSL354°, 100%, 18%
  • HSL Precise354°, 100%, 17.647%
  • HSV354°, 100%, 35%
  • HSB354°, 100%, 35%
  • HEX ID5A0009
  • DECIMAL ID5898249
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB0%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB3.5%
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