Information about #955B5B color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#955B5B falls into the Red Color Family — Low Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(149, 91, 91) — 58.4% red, 35.7% green, 35.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 23 / 23 / 42. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#955B5B presents itself as a gently muted warm red — one that carries an easy, daylight feel. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Rose Taupe (#905D5D). Slightly further away sit Plum Blossom Mouse (#97645A) and Warhol (#9B615F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(149, 91, 91)), which gives #955B5B its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #955B5B: 5.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.9:1 for black. No one has named #955B5B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#955B5B color variations

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#955B5B 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 #955B5B

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

Rose Taupe color link
Rose Taupe

#905D5D

Warhol color link
Warhol

#9B615F

Vin Rouge color link
Vin Rouge

#955264

Au Chico color link
Au Chico

#9E6759

Cannon Pink color link
Cannon Pink

#8E5164

Promise color link
Promise

#936962

Renaissance color link
Renaissance

#885A64

Copper Rose color link
Copper Rose

#996666

#955B5B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#955B5B
  • RGB149, 91, 91
  • CMYK0, 23, 23, 42
  • HSL0°, 24%, 47%
  • HSL Precise0°, 24.167%, 47.059%
  • HSV0°, 39%, 58%
  • HSB0°, 39%, 58%
  • HEX ID955B5B
  • DECIMAL ID9788251
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB58.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB35.7%
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