Information about #5B4010 color

#5B4010 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5B4010 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(91, 64, 16) (35.7% red, 25.1% green, 6.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 11 / 29 / 64 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #5B4010 reads as a vivid, lively orange and stays on the darker end of the scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Pineapple (#563C0D). Slightly further away sit Mud Brown (#60460F) and Earthtone (#5D3A1A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(91, 64, 16)), which gives #5B4010 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 9.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.2:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #5B4010 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5B4010 color variations

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#5B4010 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 #5B4010

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

Pineapple color link
Pineapple

#563C0D

Mud Brown color link
Mud Brown

#60460F

Earthtone color link
Earthtone

#5D3A1A

Bronzetone color link
Bronzetone

#4D400F

Deep Amber color link
Deep Amber

#594300

Deep Gamboge color link
Deep Gamboge

#593800

Violin Brown color link
Violin Brown

#674403

Kakadu color link
Kakadu

#554123

Dark Brown color link
Dark Brown

#654321

Green Brown color link
Green Brown

#544E03

Carnaby Tan color link
Carnaby Tan

#5B3A24

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5B4010
  • RGB91, 64, 16
  • CMYK0, 11, 29, 64
  • CSSrgb(91, 64, 16)
  • HSL38°, 70%, 21%
  • HSL Precise38.4°, 70.093%, 20.98%
  • HSV38°, 82%, 36%
  • HSB38°, 82%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.357
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.063
  • GLSLvec3(0.357, 0.251, 0.063)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.357, 0.251, 0.063, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.357, 0.251, 0.063)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB6.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID5B4010
  • DECIMAL ID5980176
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01