#523641 color
The hex color #523641 is a dark, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 32.2% red, 21.2% green and 25.5% blue (82, 54, 65).
Its hue angle is 336°, with 21% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 34% magenta, 21% yellow and 68% black.
The closest named color is Wine Tasting (#492A34), a difference of 3.9 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.7:1).
#523641 color codes
| HEX | #523641 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(82, 54, 65) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(32.2%, 21.2%, 25.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(336, 21%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(336, 34%, 32%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 34%, 21%, 68%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(26.2, 14.43, -1.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(26.2, 14.53, 353.13) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.753, 4.814, 5.626) | |
| Decimal | 5387841 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #523641, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #523641 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #523641 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.96:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #523641 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#393b41Protanopia
no red cones#404040Deuteranopia
no green cones#56353aTritanopia
no blue cones#3e3e3eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #523641; }
.text { color: #523641; }
.border { border: 2px solid #523641; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(82 54 65 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #523641, #523936); }
Similar colors
#492a34Wine Tasting#443240Voodoo#614051Eggplant#4b373aVibrant Vine#4a2d2fDark Roast#644348Plum Intended#44232fCastro#69444fWine Stain
Questions
- What color is #523641?
- #523641 is a dark, grayish rose, closest to the named color Wine Tasting. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #523641?
- The RGB value is 82, 54, 65: 82 red, 54 green and 65 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #523641?
- The complementary color is #365247, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #523641?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.96:1 and white text 10.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.