Information about #5B2A15 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5B2A15 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(91, 42, 21) — 35.7% red, 16.5% green, 8.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 19 / 27 / 64. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A vivid, lively orange, #5B2A15 carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Chestnut Leather Brown (#60281E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Red Planet (#5A2019) and Seal Brown (#59260B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(91, 42, 21)), which gives #5B2A15 its character. If you plan to put text on a #5B2A15 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.8:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #5B2A15 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#5B2A15 color variations

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#5B2A15 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 #5B2A15

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

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

Seal Brown color link
Seal Brown

#59260B

Cioccolato color link
Cioccolato

#55280C

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Rata color link
Rata

#5D1F1E

Hukanui color link
Hukanui

#572A23

Pioneer Red color link
Pioneer Red

#642620

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

#5B2A15 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5B2A15
  • RGB91, 42, 21
  • CMYK0, 19, 27, 64
  • HSL18°, 63%, 22%
  • HSL Precise18°, 62.5%, 21.961%
  • HSV18°, 77%, 36%
  • HSB18°, 77%, 36%
  • HEX ID5B2A15
  • DECIMAL ID5974549
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB8.2%
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