Information about #502127 color

#502127 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #502127 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(80, 33, 39) (31.4% red, 12.9% green, 15.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 18 / 16 / 69 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A pleasantly vivid red, #502127 carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Lonestar (#522426). Nearby in the Register you will also find Nelson Red (#4F2525) and Zibibbo (#51242B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(80, 33, 39)), which gives #502127 its character. If you plan to put text on a #502127 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #502127 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#502127 color variations

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

#502127 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 #502127

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

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

#502127 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#502127
  • RGB80, 33, 39
  • CMYK0, 18, 16, 69
  • HSL352°, 42%, 22%
  • HSL Precise352.34°, 41.593%, 22.157%
  • HSV352°, 59%, 31%
  • HSB352°, 59%, 31%
  • HEX ID502127
  • DECIMAL ID5251367
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.3%
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