#56353E color
The hex color #56353E is a dark, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 33.7% red, 20.8% green and 24.3% blue (86, 53, 62).
Its hue angle is 344°, with 24% saturation and 27% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 38% magenta, 28% yellow and 66% black.
The closest named color is Wine Tasting (#492A34), a difference of 3.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.64:1).
#56353E color codes
| HEX | #56353E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(86, 53, 62) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(33.7%, 20.8%, 24.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(344, 24%, 27%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(344, 38%, 34%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 38%, 28%, 66%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(26.37, 16.24, 0.57) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(26.37, 16.25, 2.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.98, 4.873, 5.182) | |
| Decimal | 5649726 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #56353E, 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 #56353E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #56353E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.64:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.97:1 | 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 #56353E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3a3b3eProtanopia
no red cones#42413dDeuteranopia
no green cones#5b3338Tritanopia
no blue cones#3e3e3eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #56353e; }
.text { color: #56353e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #56353e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(86 53 62 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #56353e, #563d35); }
Similar colors
#492a34Wine Tasting#4a2d2fDark Roast#644348Plum Intended#614051Eggplant#693f43Red Rumour#4b373aVibrant Vine#69444fWine Stain#654243Wild Thing
Questions
- What color is #56353E?
- #56353E 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 #56353E?
- The RGB value is 86, 53, 62: 86 red, 53 green and 62 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #56353E?
- The complementary color is #35564D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #56353E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.97:1 and white text 10.64:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.