Information about Scoria color

#532620 - Scoria color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #532620, known as "Scoria", is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(83, 38, 32) (32.5% red, 14.9% green, 12.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 18 / 20 / 67 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#532620 is a confidently colored red that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Caput Mortuum (#592720). Nearby in the Register you will also find Hukanui (#572A23) and Lonestar (#522426).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(83, 38, 32)), which gives #532620 its character. If you plan to put text on a #532620 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:67) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. This precise shade carries the officially registered name "Scoria" in the Register.

Scoria color variations

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Scoria 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 Scoria

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Hukanui color link
Hukanui

#572A23

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Renegade color link
Renegade

#592228

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

Scoria color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#532620
  • RGB83, 38, 32
  • CMYK0, 18, 20, 67
  • HSL7°, 44%, 23%
  • HSL Precise7.059°, 44.348%, 22.549%
  • HSV7°, 61%, 33%
  • HSB7°, 61%, 33%
  • HEX ID532620
  • DECIMAL ID5449248
  • Name Length6
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.5%
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