Information about #500D2C color

#500D2C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #500D2C belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(80, 13, 44) (31.4% red, 5.1% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 26 / 14 / 69 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A strongly colored pink-red rose, #500D2C leans clearly toward the dark side. Designers typically reach for tones like this for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Encore (#54162C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rendezvous (#561426) and Mayhem (#4D1B25).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(80, 13, 44)), which gives #500D2C its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #500D2C: 14.6:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.4:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #500D2C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#500D2C color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#500D2C 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 #500D2C

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

Encore color link
Encore

#54162C

Rendezvous color link
Rendezvous

#561426

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Blackberry color link
Blackberry

#43182F

Castro color link
Castro

#52001F

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#500D2C
  • RGB80, 13, 44
  • CMYK0, 26, 14, 69
  • CSSrgb(80, 13, 44)
  • HSL332°, 72%, 18%
  • HSL Precise332.239°, 72.043%, 18.235%
  • HSV332°, 84%, 31%
  • HSB332°, 84%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.051
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.314, 0.051, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.314, 0.051, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.314, 0.051, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB5.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID500D2C
  • DECIMAL ID5246252
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01