Information about #52504C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #52504C belongs to the Orange Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(82, 80, 76) (32.2% red, 31.4% green, 29.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 1 / 2 / 68 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#52504C presents itself as a softly muted neutral grey — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Blast Grey (#54514D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dune (#514F4A) and Winchester (#514E4A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(82, 80, 76)), which gives #52504C its character. If you plan to put text on a #52504C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:68), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #52504C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#52504C color variations

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

#52504C color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#52504C color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#52504C color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#52504C 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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#52504C 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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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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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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#504C52
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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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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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#524C51
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Nearest named colors to #52504C

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

Blast Grey color link
Blast Grey

#54514D

Dune color link
Dune

#514F4A

Winchester color link
Winchester

#514E4A

Silver Streak color link
Silver Streak

#504E4B

Knave color link
Knave

#50534C

Rampart color link
Rampart

#4F4E4A

Basalt color link
Basalt

#524E50

Matterhorn color link
Matterhorn

#524B4B

Sidewinder color link
Sidewinder

#554D4F

Oilskin color link
Oilskin

#555349

Merlin color link
Merlin

#4F4E48

be Supernormal. Charcoal color link
be Supernormal. Charcoal

#4E4E4F

#52504C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#52504C
  • RGB82, 80, 76
  • CMYK0, 1, 2, 68
  • HSL40°, 4%, 31%
  • HSL Precise40°, 3.797%, 30.98%
  • HSV40°, 7%, 32%
  • HSB40°, 7%, 32%
  • HEX ID52504C
  • DECIMAL ID5394508
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.8%
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