#5C4D55 color
The hex color #5C4D55 is a dark, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.1% red, 30.2% green and 33.3% blue (92, 77, 85).
Its hue angle is 328°, with 9% saturation and 33% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 8% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Pinot Noir (#605258), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.93:1).
#5C4D55 color codes
| HEX | #5C4D55 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(92, 77, 85) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.1%, 30.2%, 33.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(328, 9%, 33%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(328, 16%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 8%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(34.48, 7.83, -2.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(34.48, 8.18, 343.15) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.707, 8.239, 9.724) | |
| Decimal | 6049109 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5C4D55, 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 #5C4D55 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #5C4D55 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.65:1 | 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 #5C4D55 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4e5055Protanopia
no red cones#515255Deuteranopia
no green cones#5e4d50Tritanopia
no blue cones#515151Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5c4d55; }
.text { color: #5c4d55; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5c4d55; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(92 77 85 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5c4d55, #5c4d4d); }
Similar colors
#605258Pinot Noir#625665Fedora#554747Chinotto#4f4554Black Magic#624a49Dark Chocolate#5e4a47Mustang#524b4bMatterhorn#483c41Pitch Black
Closest common color name: Eggplant.
Questions
- What color is #5C4D55?
- #5C4D55 is a dark, grayish rose, closest to the named color Pinot Noir. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #5C4D55?
- The RGB value is 92, 77, 85: 92 red, 77 green and 85 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5C4D55?
- The complementary color is #4D5C54, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5C4D55?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.65:1 and white text 7.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.