Information about #5B211F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5B211F is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(91, 33, 31) — 35.7% red, 12.9% green, 12.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 23 / 24 / 64. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#5B211F presents itself as a pleasantly vivid warm red — one that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rata (#5D1F1E). Slightly further away sit Burnt Crimson (#582124) and Red Planet (#5A2019).

The recipe behind #5B211F is rgb(91, 33, 31), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 12.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:64) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #5B211F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5B211F color variations

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#5B211F 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 #5B211F

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

Rata color link
Rata

#5D1F1E

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

Renegade color link
Renegade

#592228

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Pioneer Red color link
Pioneer Red

#642620

Hukanui color link
Hukanui

#572A23

#5B211F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5B211F
  • RGB91, 33, 31
  • CMYK0, 23, 24, 64
  • HSL2°, 49%, 24%
  • HSL Precise2°, 49.18%, 23.922%
  • HSV2°, 66%, 36%
  • HSB2°, 66%, 36%
  • HEX ID5B211F
  • DECIMAL ID5972255
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
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