Information about #50252A color

#50252A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #50252A belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(80, 37, 42) (31.4% red, 14.5% green, 16.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 17 / 15 / 69 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#50252A presents itself as a moderately toned warm red — 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 almost identical to Zibibbo (#51242B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Volcano (#4E2728) and Lonestar (#522426).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(80, 37, 42)), which gives #50252A its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #50252A: 12.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.6:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #50252A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#50252A color variations

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

#50252A 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 #50252A

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

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Brown Coffee color link
Brown Coffee

#4A2C2A

Renegade color link
Renegade

#592228

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#50252A
  • RGB80, 37, 42
  • CMYK0, 17, 15, 69
  • CSSrgb(80, 37, 42)
  • HSL353°, 37%, 23%
  • HSL Precise353.023°, 36.752%, 22.941%
  • HSV353°, 54%, 31%
  • HSB353°, 54%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • GLSLvec3(0.314, 0.145, 0.165)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.314, 0.145, 0.165, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.314, 0.145, 0.165)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID50252A
  • DECIMAL ID5252394
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers9 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01