Information about #5E2C2F color

#5E2C2F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5E2C2F belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(94, 44, 47) — 36.9% red, 17.3% green, 18.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 20 / 18 / 63. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #5E2C2F reads as a softly balanced red and holds a balanced mid-tone. 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 almost identical to Jazz (#5F2C2F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Avant Garde (#5C2C30) and Buccaneer (#622F30).

In RGB terms — rgb(94, 44, 47) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #5E2C2F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:63) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#5E2C2F color variations

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#5E2C2F 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 #5E2C2F

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

Buccaneer color link
Buccaneer

#622F30

Mulberry Dye color link
Mulberry Dye

#59292C

Vanquish color link
Vanquish

#63272F

Red Sienna color link
Red Sienna

#5F312A

Moccaccino color link
Moccaccino

#582F2B

Cajun color link
Cajun

#662F2B

Fahrenheit color link
Fahrenheit

#672E2B

Jarrah Stain color link
Jarrah Stain

#57332C

#5E2C2F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5E2C2F
  • RGB94, 44, 47
  • CMYK0, 20, 18, 63
  • HSL356°, 36%, 27%
  • HSL Precise356.4°, 36.232%, 27.059%
  • HSV356°, 53%, 37%
  • HSB356°, 53%, 37%
  • HEX ID5E2C2F
  • DECIMAL ID6171695
  • 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 RGB18.4%
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