Grayish Red

The color #5E4242 is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 94, 66, 66 and HSL values of 0°, 18%, 31%.

Color Values for #5E4242

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HEX:
#5E4242
RGB:
rgb(94,66,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,18%,31%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 30%, 30%, 63%) Copied!

Color Composition of #5E4242

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #5E4242. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 36.9%
Green: 25.9%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #5E4242

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #5E4242

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #5E4242

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #5E4242

The complementary color for #5E4242 is #415D5D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #5E4242

The analogous colors for #5E4242 are #5D414F and #5D4F41. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #5E4242

The triadic colors for #5E4242 are #415D41 and #41415D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #5E4242

These are the darker variations of #5E4242. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #4B3535 and #382828. This progression shows how #5E4242 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #5E4242

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #7E6868 and #9E8E8E. This progression shows how #5E4242. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #5E4242

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #5E4242. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #5E4242

Companies and brands that incorporate #5E4242 in their visual identity.

#5E4242 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #5E4242. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #5E4242 is a grayish red with RGB values of 94, 66, 66 and HSL values of 0°, 18%, 31%.

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