Information about #50484E color

#50484E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#50484E falls into the Magenta Color FamilyDesaturated, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(80, 72, 78) — 31.4% red, 28.2% green, 30.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 3 / 1 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#50484E presents itself as a softly muted neutral grey — 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 Quartz (#51484F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Shadowy Lavender (#4E4A4E) and Transformer (#4F484B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(80, 72, 78)), which gives #50484E its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #50484E: 8.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.4:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #50484E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#50484E color variations

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#50484E 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 #50484E

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

Quartz color link
Quartz

#51484F

Transformer color link
Transformer

#4F484B

Gray Wolf color link
Gray Wolf

#504A4B

Emperor color link
Emperor

#50494A

Dark Liver color link
Dark Liver

#534B4F

Everest color link
Everest

#4C4850

Matterhorn color link
Matterhorn

#524B4B

Yasna color link
Yasna

#544A50

Mortar color link
Mortar

#504351

Thriller color link
Thriller

#4B464B

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#50484E
  • RGB80, 72, 78
  • CMYK0, 3, 1, 69
  • CSSrgb(80, 72, 78)
  • HSL315°, 5%, 30%
  • HSL Precise315°, 5.263%, 29.804%
  • HSV315°, 10%, 31%
  • HSB315°, 10%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • GLSLvec3(0.314, 0.282, 0.306)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.314, 0.282, 0.306, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.314, 0.282, 0.306)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.6%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID50484E
  • DECIMAL ID5261390
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01