Information about #5B5619 color

#5B5619 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5B5619 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(91, 86, 25) (35.7% red, 33.7% green, 9.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 2 / 26 / 64 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#5B5619 presents itself as a clearly saturated golden yellow — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Saratoga (#555B10). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Antique Bronze (#665D1E) and Bronze Olive (#584C25).

The recipe behind #5B5619 is rgb(91, 86, 25), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #5B5619: 7.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.8:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:64) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #5B5619 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5B5619 color variations

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#5B5619 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 #5B5619

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

Saratoga color link
Saratoga

#555B10

Bronze Olive color link
Bronze Olive

#584C25

Himalaya color link
Himalaya

#6A5D1B

Dark Amber color link
Dark Amber

#594D27

Lucy Green color link
Lucy Green

#4B531E

Trailblazer color link
Trailblazer

#5F4C27

Army Green color link
Army Green

#4B5320

Field Drab color link
Field Drab

#6C541E

Reets505 color link
Reets505

#505428

#5B5619 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5B5619
  • RGB91, 86, 25
  • CMYK0, 2, 26, 64
  • HSL55°, 57%, 23%
  • HSL Precise55.455°, 56.897%, 22.745%
  • HSV55°, 73%, 36%
  • HSB55°, 73%, 36%
  • HEX ID5B5619
  • DECIMAL ID5985817
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB33.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9.8%
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