Information about #503D1B color

#503D1B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #503D1B is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(80, 61, 27) (31.4% red, 23.9% green, 10.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 7 / 21 / 69 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #503D1B reads as a confidently colored orange and carries a shadowy depth. 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 Rimutaka (#4B3C23). Nearby in the Register you will also find Kakadu (#554123) and Cafe Noir (#4B3621).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(80, 61, 27)), which gives #503D1B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 10.4:1 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. No one has named #503D1B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#503D1B color variations

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#503D1B 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 #503D1B

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

Rimutaka color link
Rimutaka

#4B3C23

Kakadu color link
Kakadu

#554123

Cafe Noir color link
Cafe Noir

#4B3621

Madras color link
Madras

#473E23

Bronzetone color link
Bronzetone

#4D400F

Earthtone color link
Earthtone

#5D3A1A

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

Carnaby Tan color link
Carnaby Tan

#5B3A24

Pineapple color link
Pineapple

#563C0D

Lisbon Brown color link
Lisbon Brown

#423921

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#503D1B
  • RGB80, 61, 27
  • CMYK0, 7, 21, 69
  • CSSrgb(80, 61, 27)
  • HSL38°, 50%, 21%
  • HSL Precise38.491°, 49.533%, 20.98%
  • HSV38°, 66%, 31%
  • HSB38°, 66%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • GLSLvec3(0.314, 0.239, 0.106)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.314, 0.239, 0.106, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.314, 0.239, 0.106)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.6%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID503D1B
  • DECIMAL ID5258523
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01