Information about #50424A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #50424A belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(80, 66, 74) (31.4% red, 25.9% green, 29% blue), or CMYK 0 / 5 / 2 / 69 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A calm, restrained rose, #50424A holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Moody Lavender (#504349). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Purple Taupe (#50404D) and Transformer (#4F484B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(80, 66, 74)), which gives #50424A its character. If you plan to put text on a #50424A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. 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.

#50424A color variations

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#50424A 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 #50424A

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

Purple Taupe color link
Purple Taupe

#50404D

Transformer color link
Transformer

#4F484B

Thriller color link
Thriller

#4B464B

Black Cow color link
Black Cow

#4C4646

Emperor color link
Emperor

#50494A

Mortar color link
Mortar

#504351

Bossanova color link
Bossanova

#4C3D4E

Woody Brown color link
Woody Brown

#554545

Satellite color link
Satellite

#554244

Quartz color link
Quartz

#51484F

Gray Wolf color link
Gray Wolf

#504A4B

#50424A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#50424A
  • RGB80, 66, 74
  • CMYK0, 5, 2, 69
  • HSL326°, 10%, 29%
  • HSL Precise325.714°, 9.589%, 28.627%
  • HSV326°, 18%, 31%
  • HSB326°, 18%, 31%
  • HEX ID50424A
  • DECIMAL ID5259850
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29%
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