Information about #5F4949 color

#5F4949 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #5F4949 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(95, 73, 73) (37.3% red, 28.6% green, 28.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 9 / 63 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A calm, restrained red, #5F4949 holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rough N Tumble (#5B4C48). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Galaxy (#63464B) and Saddle (#5D4E46).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(95, 73, 73)), which gives #5F4949 its character. If you plan to put text on a #5F4949 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. 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.

#5F4949 color variations

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#5F4949 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 #5F4949

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

Galaxy color link
Galaxy

#63464B

Saddle color link
Saddle

#5D4E46

Grape Mouse color link
Grape Mouse

#63424B

Rose Ebony color link
Rose Ebony

#674846

Liver color link
Liver

#674C47

Alcatraz color link
Alcatraz

#5A504B

Cork color link
Cork

#5A4C42

Umber color link
Umber

#635147

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5F4949
  • RGB95, 73, 73
  • CMYK0, 9, 9, 63
  • CSSrgb(95, 73, 73)
  • HSL0°, 13%, 33%
  • HSL Precise0°, 13.095%, 32.941%
  • HSV0°, 23%, 37%
  • HSB0°, 23%, 37%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.373
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • GLSLvec3(0.373, 0.286, 0.286)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.373, 0.286, 0.286, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.373, 0.286, 0.286)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB37.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID5F4949
  • DECIMAL ID6244681
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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