#5C4145 color
The hex color #5C4145 is a dark, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 25.5% green and 27.1% blue (92, 65, 69).
Its hue angle is 351°, with 17% saturation and 31% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 29% magenta, 25% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Plum Intended (#644348), a difference of 2.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 9.14:1).
#5C4145 color codes
| HEX | #5C4145 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 65, 69) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 25.5%, 27.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(351, 17%, 31%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(351, 29%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 29%, 25%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(30.61, 12.4, 2.22) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(30.61, 12.6, 10.16) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(7.378, 6.486, 6.492) | |
| Decimal | 6046021 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5C4145, 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 #5C4145 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 9.14:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #5C4145 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 9.14:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.3:1 | 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 #5C4145 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#454545Protanopia
no red cones#4b4a45Deuteranopia
no green cones#613f42Tritanopia
no blue cones#484848Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5c4145; }
.text { color: #5c4145; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5c4145; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 65 69 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5c4145, #5c4a41); }
Similar colors
#644348Plum Intended#654243Wild Thing#553b39Monkey Island#624a49Dark Chocolate#4b373aVibrant Vine#69444fWine Stain#654a46Liver#693f43Red Rumour
Closest common color name: Eggplant.
Questions
- What color is #5C4145?
- #5C4145 is a dark, grayish red, closest to the named color Plum Intended. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5C4145?
- The RGB value is 92, 65, 69: 92 red, 65 green and 69 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5C4145?
- The complementary color is #415C58, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5C4145?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.3:1 and white text 9.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.