Information about #501D2E color

#501D2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#501D2E falls into the Rose Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(80, 29, 46) — 31.4% red, 11.4% green, 18% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 20 / 13 / 69. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#501D2E presents itself as a clearly saturated pink-red rose — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Arthouse (#4D202E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Light Chocolate Cosmos (#551F2F) and Zibibbo (#51242B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(80, 29, 46)), which gives #501D2E its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #501D2E: 13.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.6:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #501D2E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#501D2E color variations

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#501D2E 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 #501D2E

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

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Encore color link
Encore

#54162C

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Renegade color link
Renegade

#592228

Red Earth color link
Red Earth

#462028

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#501D2E
  • RGB80, 29, 46
  • CMYK0, 20, 13, 69
  • CSSrgb(80, 29, 46)
  • HSL340°, 47%, 21%
  • HSL Precise340°, 46.789%, 21.373%
  • HSV340°, 64%, 31%
  • HSB340°, 64%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.314, 0.114, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.314, 0.114, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.314, 0.114, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID501D2E
  • DECIMAL ID5250350
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01