#5A4A4B color
The hex color #5A4A4B is a dark, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 35.3% red, 29% green and 29.4% blue (90, 74, 75).
Its hue angle is 356°, with 10% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 17% yellow and 65% black.
The closest named color is Chinotto (#554747), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.35:1).
#5A4A4B color codes
| HEX | #5A4A4B | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(90, 74, 75) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(35.3%, 29%, 29.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(356, 10%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(356, 18%, 35%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 18%, 17%, 65%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(33.09, 6.93, 1.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(33.09, 7.19, 15.58) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.935, 7.579, 7.7) | |
| Decimal | 5917259 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5A4A4B, 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 #5A4A4B | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #5A4A4B as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.52:1 | 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 #5A4A4B looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4c4c4bProtanopia
no red cones#504f4bDeuteranopia
no green cones#5d494aTritanopia
no blue cones#4e4e4eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5a4a4b; }
.text { color: #5a4a4b; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5a4a4b; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(90 74 75 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5a4a4b, #5a514a); }
Similar colors
#554747Chinotto#5e4a47Mustang#574a47Molasses#624a49Dark Chocolate#605258Pinot Noir#60504bChocolate Pretzel#604d47Lynx#524b4bMatterhorn
Closest common color name: Umber.
Questions
- What color is #5A4A4B?
- #5A4A4B is a dark, grayish red, closest to the named color Chinotto. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5A4A4B?
- The RGB value is 90, 74, 75: 90 red, 74 green and 75 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5A4A4B?
- The complementary color is #4A5A59, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5A4A4B?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.52:1 and white text 8.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.