Information about #5A3537 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5A3537 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(90, 53, 55) (35.3% red, 20.8% green, 21.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 14 / 65 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A softly balanced red, #5A3537 sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. 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).

In RGB terms — rgb(90, 53, 55) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #5A3537 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.0:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:65) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #5A3537 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5A3537 color variations

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#5A3537 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 #5A3537

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

Verve color link
Verve

#5D2E3C

Earlybird color link
Earlybird

#513939

Royal Brown color link
Royal Brown

#523B35

Jarrah Stain color link
Jarrah Stain

#57332C

Avant Garde color link
Avant Garde

#5C2C30

Jarrah Tree color link
Jarrah Tree

#52312F

Buccaneer color link
Buccaneer

#622F30

Wine Berry color link
Wine Berry

#522C35

#5A3537 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5A3537
  • RGB90, 53, 55
  • CMYK0, 15, 14, 65
  • HSL357°, 26%, 28%
  • HSL Precise356.757°, 25.874%, 28.039%
  • HSV357°, 41%, 35%
  • HSB357°, 41%, 35%
  • HEX ID5A3537
  • DECIMAL ID5911863
  • 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 RGB21.6%
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