Information about #503B1A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #503B1A is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(80, 59, 26) (31.4% red, 23.1% green, 10.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 8 / 21 / 69 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #503B1A reads as a pleasantly vivid warm orange and stays on the darker end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Brown Bramble (#53331E). Slightly further away sit Cafe Noir (#4B3621) and Rimutaka (#4B3C23).

The recipe behind #503B1A is rgb(80, 59, 26), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 10.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.0:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:69) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #503B1A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#503B1A color variations

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#503B1A 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 #503B1A

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

Cafe Noir color link
Cafe Noir

#4B3621

Rimutaka color link
Rimutaka

#4B3C23

Kakadu color link
Kakadu

#554123

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

Bronzetone color link
Bronzetone

#4D400F

Earthtone color link
Earthtone

#5D3A1A

Madras color link
Madras

#473E23

Pineapple color link
Pineapple

#563C0D

Carnaby Tan color link
Carnaby Tan

#5B3A24

Lisbon Brown color link
Lisbon Brown

#423921

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

#503B1A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#503B1A
  • RGB80, 59, 26
  • CMYK0, 8, 21, 69
  • HSL37°, 51%, 21%
  • HSL Precise36.667°, 50.943%, 20.784%
  • HSV37°, 68%, 31%
  • HSB37°, 68%, 31%
  • HEX ID503B1A
  • DECIMAL ID5258010
  • 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 RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
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