Information about #502D1B color

#502D1B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #502D1B is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(80, 45, 27) — 31.4% red, 17.6% green, 10.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 14 / 21 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#502D1B presents itself as a pleasantly vivid warm orange — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Indian Tan (#4F301F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Sofisticata (#4E2D21) and Brown Bramble (#53331E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(80, 45, 27)), which gives #502D1B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:69) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#502D1B color variations

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#502D1B 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 #502D1B

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

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Hukanui color link
Hukanui

#572A23

Cafe Noir color link
Cafe Noir

#4B3621

Pepperwood color link
Pepperwood

#542F27

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

#502D1B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#502D1B
  • RGB80, 45, 27
  • CMYK0, 14, 21, 69
  • HSL20°, 50%, 21%
  • HSL Precise20.377°, 49.533%, 20.98%
  • HSV20°, 66%, 31%
  • HSB20°, 66%, 31%
  • HEX ID502D1B
  • DECIMAL ID5254427
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
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