Information about #5F4F56 color

#5F4F56 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #5F4F56 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(95, 79, 86) (37.3% red, 31% green, 33.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 6 / 4 / 63 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #5F4F56 reads as a quiet, subdued grey and sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Artefact (#5D5250). Nearby in the Register you will also find Don Juan (#5A4F51) and Zulu (#585156).

In RGB terms — rgb(95, 79, 86) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #5F4F56 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:63) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #5F4F56 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#5F4F56 color variations

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#5F4F56 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #5F4F56

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Artefact color link
Artefact

#5D5250

Don Juan color link
Don Juan

#5A4F51

Zulu color link
Zulu

#585156

Wenge color link
Wenge

#645452

Warm Taupe color link
Warm Taupe

#5F514E

Half Felix color link
Half Felix

#62534E

Torque color link
Torque

#5A5755

Tundora color link
Tundora

#585452

Gray Dolphin color link
Gray Dolphin

#5C5858

#5F4F56 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#5F4F56
  • RGB95, 79, 86
  • CMYK0, 6, 4, 63
  • CSSrgb(95, 79, 86)
  • HSL334°, 9%, 34%
  • HSL Precise333.75°, 9.195%, 34.118%
  • HSV334°, 17%, 37%
  • HSB334°, 17%, 37%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.373
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.337
  • GLSLvec3(0.373, 0.310, 0.337)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.373, 0.310, 0.337, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.373, 0.310, 0.337)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB37.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB33.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID5F4F56
  • DECIMAL ID6246230
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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