Information about #5C2428 color

#5C2428 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#5C2428 falls into the Red Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(92, 36, 40) — 36.1% red, 14.1% green, 15.7% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 22 / 20 / 64. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#5C2428 is a clearly saturated warm red that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Renegade (#592228). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Burnt Crimson (#582124) and Dark Amaranth (#59272D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(92, 36, 40)), which gives #5C2428 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #5C2428: 12.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.7:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #5C2428 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5C2428 color variations

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#5C2428 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 #5C2428

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

Renegade color link
Renegade

#592228

Mulberry Dye color link
Mulberry Dye

#59292C

Hukanui color link
Hukanui

#572A23

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Vanquish color link
Vanquish

#63272F

Jazz color link
Jazz

#5F2C2F

Rata color link
Rata

#5D1F1E

#5C2428 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5C2428
  • RGB92, 36, 40
  • CMYK0, 22, 20, 64
  • HSL356°, 44%, 25%
  • HSL Precise355.714°, 43.75%, 25.098%
  • HSV356°, 61%, 36%
  • HSB356°, 61%, 36%
  • HEX ID5C2428
  • DECIMAL ID6038568
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.7%
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