#5C4856 color
The hex color #5C4856 is a dark, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 28.2% green and 33.7% blue (92, 72, 86).
Its hue angle is 318°, with 12% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 22% magenta, 7% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Black Magic (#4F4554), a difference of 4.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.35:1).
#5C4856 color codes
| HEX | #5C4856 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 72, 86) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 28.2%, 33.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(318, 12%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(318, 22%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 22%, 7%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(33.1, 11.18, -5.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(33.1, 12.27, 335.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.411, 7.582, 9.823) | |
| Decimal | 6047830 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5C4856, 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 #5C4856 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.52:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.35:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #5C4856 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 #5C4856 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#484c57Protanopia
no red cones#4d4f55Deuteranopia
no green cones#5e484dTritanopia
no blue cones#4e4e4eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5c4856; }
.text { color: #5c4856; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5c4856; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 72 86 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5c4856, #5c484c); }
Similar colors
#4f4554Black Magic#614051Eggplant#605258Pinot Noir#625665Fedora#6f5166Hibernation#69444fWine Stain#64435fGrape Fizz#644348Plum Intended
Questions
- What color is #5C4856?
- #5C4856 is a dark, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Black Magic. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5C4856?
- The RGB value is 92, 72, 86: 92 red, 72 green and 86 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5C4856?
- The complementary color is #485C4E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5C4856?
- 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.