Color swatch image showing #5B3A37 with RGB(91,58,55) values
Color swatch image showing #5B3A37 with RGB(91,58,55) values

#5B3A37 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #5B3A37 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#5B3A37 Color Information

#5B3A37 RGB value is (91, 58, 55). The hex color red value is 91, green is 58, and blue is 55. Its HSL format shows a hue of 5°, saturation of 25 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 36 percent, 40 percent, 64 percent.

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#5B3A37 Color Meaning

Color #5B3A37(horses) (#5B3A37) signifies equine strength, earthen warmth, and specific natural history. #5B3A37 rich, reddish-brown is named for the common coat color of horses, suggesting muscle, hide, and sun-baked soil. Psychologically, Dark Liver (#5B3A37) for horses promotes feelings of dependable power, natural grace, and warm, animal companionship. #5B3A37 culturally references specific horse breeds, Western landscapes, and traditional leather tack. Spiritually, #5B3A37 color represents partnership with nature, raw physical beauty, and the spirit of the herd, embodying a trusted, powerful, and deeply grounded energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #5B3A37 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#5B3A37
RGB
rgb(91, 58, 55)
HSL
hsl(5°, 25%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 36%, 40%, 64%)
HSV
hsv(5°, 40%, 36%)
XYZ
6.5170 5.5261 4.3376
Yxy
5.5261 0.3978 0.3374
Hunter Lab
23.5077 0.2764 0.1164
CIE-Lab
28.1839 14.1999 7.8731

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red91 / 255 (36%)
36%
Green58 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue55 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Yellow40 / 100 (40%)
40%
Key (Black)64 / 100 (64%)
64%

Color Variations

#5B3A37 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#5B3A37 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #5B3A37 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#5B3A37

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #5B3A37 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#5B3A37

protanopia

#4d4c38

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #5B3A37;

Text Color

color: #5B3A37;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #5B3A37;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #5B3A3740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #5B3A37;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5B3A37 0%, #3a2523 100%);

#5B3A37 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #5B3A37 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.