Information about #5E5952 color

#5E5952 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5E5952 is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(94, 89, 82) (36.9% red, 34.9% green, 32.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 2 / 5 / 63 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#5E5952 is a quiet, subdued grey that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Smokey Ash (#5D5952). Nearby in the Register you will also find Triple Tapa (#5B5A50) and Dark Olivish Grey (#595953).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(94, 89, 82)), which gives #5E5952 its character. If you plan to put text on a #5E5952 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.0:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:63) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #5E5952 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5E5952 color variations

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#5E5952 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 #5E5952

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

Smokey Ash color link
Smokey Ash

#5D5952

Triple Tapa color link
Triple Tapa

#5B5A50

Torque color link
Torque

#5A5755

Half Gravel color link
Half Gravel

#5C5D56

Chicago color link
Chicago

#5B5D56

Gray Dolphin color link
Gray Dolphin

#5C5858

Half Mondo color link
Half Mondo

#62594D

Mousy Indigo color link
Mousy Indigo

#5C544E

Artefact color link
Artefact

#5D5250

Tinpan Alley color link
Tinpan Alley

#5C5B59

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5E5952
  • RGB94, 89, 82
  • CMYK0, 2, 5, 63
  • CSSrgb(94, 89, 82)
  • HSL35°, 7%, 35%
  • HSL Precise35°, 6.818%, 34.51%
  • HSV35°, 13%, 37%
  • HSB35°, 13%, 37%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.349
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • GLSLvec3(0.369, 0.349, 0.322)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.369, 0.349, 0.322, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.369, 0.349, 0.322)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB36.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.2%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID5E5952
  • DECIMAL ID6183250
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01