Information about #503A3B color

#503A3B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#503A3B falls into the Red Color Family — Low Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(80, 58, 59) — 31.4% red, 22.7% green, 23.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 9 / 8 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#503A3B presents itself as a softly toned earthy red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Dark Puce (#4F3A3C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Earlybird (#513939) and Wisteria And Burnt Bamboo (#4D3B3C).

The recipe behind #503A3B is rgb(80, 58, 59), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #503A3B: 10.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.0:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:69) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #503A3B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#503A3B color variations

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#503A3B 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 #503A3B

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

Dark Puce color link
Dark Puce

#4F3A3C

Earlybird color link
Earlybird

#513939

Crater Brown color link
Crater Brown

#4D3E3C

Van Cleef color link
Van Cleef

#523936

Royal Brown color link
Royal Brown

#523B35

Half Barista color link
Half Barista

#513F3F

Paco color link
Paco

#4F4037

Echo color link
Echo

#483C3A

Congo Brown color link
Congo Brown

#593737

#503A3B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#503A3B
  • RGB80, 58, 59
  • CMYK0, 9, 8, 69
  • HSL357°, 16%, 27%
  • HSL Precise357.273°, 15.942%, 27.059%
  • HSV357°, 28%, 31%
  • HSB357°, 28%, 31%
  • HEX ID503A3B
  • DECIMAL ID5257787
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
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