#523F21 Hex Code
Color Name: Café Noir
What is hex #523F21 Color?
The color name of hex code #523F21 is Café Noir. The RGB values are (82, 63, 33) which means it is composed of
46% red, 35% green and 19% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:23 Y:60 K:68. In the HSV/HSB scale, #523F21 has a hue of 37°, 60% saturation and a brightness value of 32%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #523F21 Color Codes
| Color Name | Café Noir |
| RGB Values | (82, 63, 33) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 23%, 60%, 68%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (37°, 60%, 32%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #663333 |
| Inverse Color | #ADC0DE [Light Steel Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 449 C |
| Closest RAL | 8028 [Terra brown] |
| Complementary Color | #213452 [Space Cadet] |
| #523F21 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #3B3B3B |
| Desaturated | #3A3A3A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #414141 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #414141 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #858585 |
Hex #523F21 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #523F21 is #213452 which is called Space Cadet. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #523F21 color is offered by #213452. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #523F21 are #4D5221 and #522721, called Army Green and Caput Mortuum, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #523F21 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #523F21 are #214D52 (Dark Slate Gray) and #272152 (Space Cadet). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#523F21 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #21523F (Brunswick Green) and #3F2152 (American Purple) along with #523F21, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #523F21 has #21523F (Brunswick Green), #213452 (Space Cadet) and #522134 (Brown Chocolate). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #523F21 contains #215227 (Cal Poly Pomona Green), #213452 (Space Cadet) and #52214D (American Purple). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #523F21 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #523F21 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 523F21 Color
Tints
75654D- 867964
- 978C7A
- A99F90
- BAB2A6
- CBC5BC
- DCD9D3
- EEECE9
Tones
- 5B4C34
- 60533E
- 645947
- 696051
- 6E665A
- 726D64
- 77736D
- 7B7A77
Shades
- 42321A
- 392C17
- 312614
- 292011
- 21190D
- 19130A
- 100D07
- 080603
#523F21 Color Patterns
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
