Information about #505B0F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#505B0F falls into the Yellow Color Family — High Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(80, 91, 15) — 31.4% red, 35.7% green, 5.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 4 / 0 / 30 / 64. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A vivid, lively yellow, #505B0F 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 almost identical to Saratoga (#555B10). Nearby in the Register you will also find Deep Apple Green (#4E5900) and Xander (#44500C).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(80, 91, 15)), which gives #505B0F its character. On this background, white text reaches a 7.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.8:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#505B0F color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#505B0F color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#505B0F color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#505B0F color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#505B0F color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#505B0F 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
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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
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#410F5C
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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
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#5C410F
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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
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#5C0F51
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#0F5C1B
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#0F5C41
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Nearest named colors to #505B0F

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

Saratoga color link
Saratoga

#555B10

Deep Apple Green color link
Deep Apple Green

#4E5900

Xander color link
Xander

#44500C

Deep Olive color link
Deep Olive

#595900

Lucy Green color link
Lucy Green

#4B531E

Verdun Green color link
Verdun Green

#495400

Green Brown color link
Green Brown

#544E03

Army Green color link
Army Green

#4B5320

Deep Lime Green color link
Deep Lime Green

#435900

Dark Moss Green color link
Dark Moss Green

#4A5D23

Deep Gold color link
Deep Gold

#594E00

Mud Green color link
Mud Green

#606602

#505B0F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#505B0F
  • RGB80, 91, 15
  • CMYK4, 0, 30, 64
  • HSL69°, 72%, 21%
  • HSL Precise68.684°, 71.698%, 20.784%
  • HSV69°, 84%, 36%
  • HSB69°, 84%, 36%
  • HEX ID505B0F
  • DECIMAL ID5266191
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.9%
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