#5D4E4F color
The hex color #5D4E4F is a dark, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 36.5% red, 30.6% green and 31% blue (93, 78, 79).
Its hue angle is 356°, with 9% saturation and 34% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 15% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Chinotto (#554747), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.87:1).
#5D4E4F color codes
| HEX | #5D4E4F | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(93, 78, 79) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(36.5%, 30.6%, 31%) | |
| HSL | hsl(356, 9%, 34%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(356, 16%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 15%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(34.68, 6.44, 1.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(34.68, 6.67, 15.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(8.65, 8.341, 8.55) | |
| Decimal | 6114895 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #5D4E4F, 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 #5D4E4F | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.67:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #5D4E4F as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.67:1 | 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 #5D4E4F looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#50504fProtanopia
no red cones#54534fDeuteranopia
no green cones#604d4eTritanopia
no blue cones#525252Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #5d4e4f; }
.text { color: #5d4e4f; }
.border { border: 2px solid #5d4e4f; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(93 78 79 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #5d4e4f, #5d554e); }
Similar colors
#554747Chinotto#605258Pinot Noir#574a47Molasses#5e4a47Mustang#60504bChocolate Pretzel#624a49Dark Chocolate#604d47Lynx#524b4bMatterhorn
Closest common color name: Umber.
Questions
- What color is #5D4E4F?
- #5D4E4F 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 #5D4E4F?
- The RGB value is 93, 78, 79: 93 red, 78 green and 79 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #5D4E4F?
- The complementary color is #4E5D5C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #5D4E4F?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.67:1 and white text 7.87:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.