#553C38 Hex Code
Color Name: Liver Chestnut (Horses)
What is hex #553C38 Color?
The color name of hex code #553C38 is Liver Chestnut (Horses). The RGB values are (85, 60, 56) which means it is composed of
42% red, 30% green and 28% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:29 Y:34 K:67. In the HSV/HSB scale, #553C38 has a hue of 8°, 34% saturation and a brightness value of 33%.
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 #553C38 Color Codes
| Color Name | Liver Chestnut (Horses) |
| RGB Values | (85, 60, 56) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 29%, 34%, 67%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (8°, 34%, 33%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #663333 |
| Inverse Color | #AAC3C7 [Pastel Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7617 C |
| Closest RAL | 8028 [Terra brown] |
| Complementary Color | #385155 [Dark Slate Gray] |
| #553C38 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #434343 |
| Desaturated | #474747 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #434343 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #414141 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #868686 |
Hex #553C38 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #553C38 is #385155 which is called Dark Slate Gray. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #553C38 color is offered by #385155. 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 #553C38 are #554B38 and #553843, called Olive Drab Camouflage and Dark Puce, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #553C38 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 #553C38 are #38554B (Dark Slate Gray) and #384355 (Charcoal). 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
#553C38 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #38553C (Deep Moss Green) and #3C3855 (Jacarta) along with #553C38, 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 #553C38 has #38553C (Deep Moss Green), #385155 (Dark Slate Gray) and #553851 (Dark Byzantium). 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 #553C38 contains #435538 (Rifle Green), #385155 (Dark Slate Gray) and #4B3855 (Purple Taupe). 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 #553C38 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #553C38 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 553C38 Color
Tints
776360- 887774
- 998A88
- AA9E9C
- BBB1AF
- CCC5C3
- DDD8D7
- EEECEB
Tones
- 5E4A46
- 62504E
- 665755
- 6B5E5C
- 6F6563
- 736C6A
- 777272
- 7C7979
Shades
- 44302D
- 3C2A27
- 332422
- 2B1E1C
- 221816
- 1A1211
- 110C0B
- 090606
#553C38 Color Patterns
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#553C38 Honeycomb Pattern
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#553C38 Leaves Pattern
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#553C38 Houndstooth Pattern
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#553C38 Trellis Pattern
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#553C38 Plaid Pattern
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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.
