#563141 color
The hex color #563141 is a dark, desaturated rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 33.7% red, 19.2% green and 25.5% blue (86, 49, 65).
Its hue angle is 334°, with 27% saturation and 26% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 43% magenta, 24% yellow and 66% black.
The closest named color is Wine Tasting (#492A34), a difference of 4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.99:1).
#563141 color codes
| HEX | #563141 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(86, 49, 65) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(33.7%, 19.2%, 25.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(334, 27%, 26%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(334, 43%, 34%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 43%, 24%, 66%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(25.43, 19.27, -2.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(25.43, 19.47, 351.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.89, 4.557, 5.569) | |
| Decimal | 5648705 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #563141, 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 #563141 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #563141 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.91:1 | 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 #563141 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#353842Protanopia
no red cones#3e3f40Deuteranopia
no green cones#5b3037Tritanopia
no blue cones#3c3c3cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #563141; }
.text { color: #563141; }
.border { border: 2px solid #563141; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(86 49 65 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #563141, #563431); }
Similar colors
#492a34Wine Tasting#614051Eggplant#44232fCastro#4e334eShadow Purple#69444fWine Stain#571e2fDrops of God#443240Voodoo#4a2d2fDark Roast
Questions
- What color is #563141?
- #563141 is a dark, desaturated rose, closest to the named color Wine Tasting. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #563141?
- The RGB value is 86, 49, 65: 86 red, 49 green and 65 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #563141?
- The complementary color is #315646, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #563141?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.91:1 and white text 10.99:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.