Information about #5B4D53 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5B4D53 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Desaturated and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(91, 77, 83) — 35.7% red, 30.2% green, 32.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 5 / 3 / 64. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A quiet, subdued grey, #5B4D53 sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Don Juan (#5A4F51). Nearby in the Register you will also find Zulu (#585156) and Vampire Gray (#565051).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(91, 77, 83)), which gives #5B4D53 its character. If you plan to put text on a #5B4D53 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:64) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #5B4D53 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5B4D53 color variations

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#5B4D53 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 #5B4D53

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

Don Juan color link
Don Juan

#5A4F51

Zulu color link
Zulu

#585156

Artefact color link
Artefact

#5D5250

Vampire Gray color link
Vampire Gray

#565051

Sidewinder color link
Sidewinder

#554D4F

Warm Taupe color link
Warm Taupe

#5F514E

Tundora color link
Tundora

#585452

Yasna color link
Yasna

#544A50

Berlin color link
Berlin

#554A58

Alcatraz color link
Alcatraz

#5A504B

#5B4D53 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5B4D53
  • RGB91, 77, 83
  • CMYK0, 5, 3, 64
  • HSL334°, 8%, 33%
  • HSL Precise334.286°, 8.333%, 32.941%
  • HSV334°, 15%, 36%
  • HSB334°, 15%, 36%
  • HEX ID5B4D53
  • DECIMAL ID5983571
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.5%
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