Information about #5E2C2C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5E2C2C is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(94, 44, 44) (36.9% red, 17.3% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 20 / 20 / 63 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #5E2C2C reads as a mildly saturated red and occupies the middle of the lightness scale. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Jazz (#5F2C2F). Slightly further away sit Avant Garde (#5C2C30) and Red Sienna (#5F312A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(94, 44, 44)), which gives #5E2C2C its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.9:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:63), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #5E2C2C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5E2C2C color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#5E2C2C color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#B76767

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White

#FFFFFF

#5E2C2C color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#4A2323

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#381A1A

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#251111

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#120808

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Black

#000000

#5E2C2C color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#5E2C2C color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#5D2C3F

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#5E2C2C 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
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#2C5E5E
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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
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#2C5E45
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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
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#5E2C45
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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
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#2C5E2C
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#2C2C5E
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#455E2C
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#2C5E5E
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#452C5E
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Nearest named colors to #5E2C2C

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

Jazz color link
Jazz

#5F2C2F

Avant Garde color link
Avant Garde

#5C2C30

Red Sienna color link
Red Sienna

#5F312A

Mulberry Dye color link
Mulberry Dye

#59292C

Buccaneer color link
Buccaneer

#622F30

Moccaccino color link
Moccaccino

#582F2B

Dark Amaranth color link
Dark Amaranth

#59272D

Tipping Point color link
Tipping Point

#612C25

Vanquish color link
Vanquish

#63272F

Cajun color link
Cajun

#662F2B

Fahrenheit color link
Fahrenheit

#672E2B

Jarrah Stain color link
Jarrah Stain

#57332C

#5E2C2C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5E2C2C
  • RGB94, 44, 44
  • CMYK0, 20, 20, 63
  • HSL0°, 36%, 27%
  • HSL Precise0°, 36.232%, 27.059%
  • HSV0°, 53%, 37%
  • HSB0°, 53%, 37%
  • HEX ID5E2C2C
  • DECIMAL ID6171692
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
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