Information about #501F28 color

#501F28 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #501F28 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(80, 31, 40) (31.4% red, 12.2% green, 15.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 19 / 16 / 69 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #501F28 reads as a pleasantly vivid warm red and 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 practically indistinguishable from Lonestar (#522426). Nearby in the Register you will also find Mayhem (#4D1B25) and Zibibbo (#51242B).

The recipe behind #501F28 is rgb(80, 31, 40), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 13.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. 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.

#501F28 color variations

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

#501F28 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 #501F28

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

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#501F28
  • RGB80, 31, 40
  • CMYK0, 19, 16, 69
  • CSSrgb(80, 31, 40)
  • HSL349°, 44%, 22%
  • HSL Precise348.98°, 44.144%, 21.765%
  • HSV349°, 61%, 31%
  • HSB349°, 61%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • GLSLvec3(0.314, 0.122, 0.157)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.314, 0.122, 0.157, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.314, 0.122, 0.157)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID501F28
  • DECIMAL ID5250856
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01