Information about #5A535F color

#5A535F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#5A535F falls into the Violet Color FamilyDesaturated, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(90, 83, 95) — 35.3% red, 32.5% green, 37.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 2 / 5 / 0 / 63. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#5A535F presents itself as a softly muted neutral grey — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Maltese (#585660). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dark Magentaish Grey (#595359) and Aurora (#5A4D60).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(90, 83, 95)), which gives #5A535F its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #5A535F: 7.4:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.8:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:63), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #5A535F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5A535F color variations

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#5A535F 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 #5A535F

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5A535F
  • RGB90, 83, 95
  • CMYK2, 5, 0, 63
  • CSSrgb(90, 83, 95)
  • HSL275°, 7%, 35%
  • HSL Precise275°, 6.742%, 34.902%
  • HSV275°, 13%, 37%
  • HSB275°, 13%, 37%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.353
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.325
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.373
  • GLSLvec3(0.353, 0.325, 0.373)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.353, 0.325, 0.373, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.353, 0.325, 0.373)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB37.3%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID5A535F
  • DECIMAL ID5919583
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01