Information about #5A3535 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5A3535 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(90, 53, 53) (35.3% red, 20.8% green, 20.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 15 / 65 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #5A3535 reads as a mildly saturated warm red and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Congo Brown (#593737). Nearby in the Register you will also find Triple Lumberjack (#5A372F) and Van Cleef (#523936).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(90, 53, 53)), which gives #5A3535 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 10.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.0:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:65) — 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.

#5A3535 color variations

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#5A3535 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 #5A3535

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

Congo Brown color link
Congo Brown

#593737

Van Cleef color link
Van Cleef

#523936

Jarrah Stain color link
Jarrah Stain

#57332C

Royal Brown color link
Royal Brown

#523B35

Verve color link
Verve

#5D2E3C

Avant Garde color link
Avant Garde

#5C2C30

Earlybird color link
Earlybird

#513939

Jarrah Tree color link
Jarrah Tree

#52312F

Buccaneer color link
Buccaneer

#622F30

Dark Oak color link
Dark Oak

#55342B

Moccaccino color link
Moccaccino

#582F2B

#5A3535 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5A3535
  • RGB90, 53, 53
  • CMYK0, 15, 15, 65
  • HSL0°, 26%, 28%
  • HSL Precise0°, 25.874%, 28.039%
  • HSV0°, 41%, 35%
  • HSB0°, 41%, 35%
  • HEX ID5A3535
  • DECIMAL ID5911861
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB20.8%
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