#5C383E color
The hex color #5C383E is a dark, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 22% green and 24.3% blue (92, 56, 62).
Its hue angle is 350°, with 24% saturation and 29% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 39% magenta, 33% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Red Rumour (#693F43), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.05:1).
#5C383E color codes
| HEX | #5C383E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 56, 62) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 22%, 24.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(350, 24%, 29%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(350, 39%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 39%, 33%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(27.99, 16.93, 3.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(27.99, 17.19, 10.1) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.698, 5.452, 5.256) | |
| Decimal | 6043710 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5C383E, 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 #5C383E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.09:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #5C383E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.05:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.09:1 | 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 #5C383E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3e3e3eProtanopia
no red cones#47453dDeuteranopia
no green cones#62353aTritanopia
no blue cones#424242Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5c383e; }
.text { color: #5c383e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5c383e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 56 62 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5c383e, #5c4438); }
Similar colors
#693f43Red Rumour#644348Plum Intended#654243Wild Thing#683939Hot Chocolate#69444fWine Stain#603231Rampant Rhubarb#4a2d2fDark Roast#612e32Chocolate Truffle
Closest common color name: Eggplant.
Questions
- What color is #5C383E?
- #5C383E is a dark, grayish red, closest to the named color Red Rumour. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5C383E?
- The RGB value is 92, 56, 62: 92 red, 56 green and 62 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5C383E?
- The complementary color is #385C56, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5C383E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 and white text 10.05:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.