Information about #501E0C color

#501E0C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#501E0C falls into the Orange Color Family — High Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(80, 30, 12) — 31.4% red, 11.8% green, 4.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 20 / 27 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#501E0C presents itself as a strongly colored warm orange — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from French Puce (#4E1609). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cioccolato (#55280C) and Seal Brown (#59260B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(80, 30, 12)), which gives #501E0C its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #501E0C: 13.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #501E0C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#501E0C color variations

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#501E0C 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 #501E0C

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

French Puce color link
French Puce

#4E1609

Cioccolato color link
Cioccolato

#55280C

Seal Brown color link
Seal Brown

#59260B

Deep Tangelo color link
Deep Tangelo

#592100

Deep Oak color link
Deep Oak

#412010

Heath color link
Heath

#541012

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

#501E0C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#501E0C
  • RGB80, 30, 12
  • CMYK0, 20, 27, 69
  • HSL16°, 74%, 18%
  • HSL Precise15.882°, 73.913%, 18.039%
  • HSV16°, 85%, 31%
  • HSB16°, 85%, 31%
  • HEX ID501E0C
  • DECIMAL ID5250572
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.7%
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