#56292D color
The hex color #56292D is a dark, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 33.7% red, 16.1% green and 17.6% blue (86, 41, 45).
Its hue angle is 355°, with 35% saturation and 25% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 52% magenta, 48% yellow and 66% black.
The closest named color is Lonestar (#522426), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.99:1).
#56292D color codes
| HEX | #56292D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(86, 41, 45) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(33.7%, 16.1%, 17.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(355, 35%, 25%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(355, 52%, 34%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 52%, 48%, 66%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(22.84, 21.22, 6.98) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(22.84, 22.34, 18.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.105, 3.754, 2.938) | |
| Decimal | 5646637 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #56292D, 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 #56292D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #56292D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.75:1 | 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 #56292D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#32312dProtanopia
no red cones#3d3a2cDeuteranopia
no green cones#5d232bTritanopia
no blue cones#363636Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #56292d; }
.text { color: #56292d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #56292d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(86 41 45 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #56292d, #563c29); }
Similar colors
#522426Lonestar#5f2c2fJazz#612e32Chocolate Truffle#603231Rampant Rhubarb#572b26Worcestershire Sauce#4f2923Bitter Chocolate#4a2d2fDark Roast#571e2fDrops of God
Closest common color name: Espresso.
Questions
- What color is #56292D?
- #56292D is a dark, desaturated red, closest to the named color Lonestar. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #56292D?
- The RGB value is 86, 41, 45: 86 red, 41 green and 45 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #56292D?
- The complementary color is #295652, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #56292D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.75:1 and white text 11.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.