Information about #50201A color

#50201A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#50201A falls into the Red Color FamilyModerate Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(80, 32, 26) — 31.4% red, 12.5% green, 10.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 19 / 21 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#50201A is a confidently colored earthy red that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Red Baron (#511D22). Nearby in the Register you will also find Scoria (#532620) and Cocoa Bean (#481C1C).

The recipe behind #50201A is rgb(80, 32, 26), 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. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #50201A so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#50201A color variations

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#50201A 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 #50201A

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

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Cocoa Bean color link
Cocoa Bean

#481C1C

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#50201A
  • RGB80, 32, 26
  • CMYK0, 19, 21, 69
  • CSSrgb(80, 32, 26)
  • HSL7°, 51%, 21%
  • HSL Precise6.667°, 50.943%, 20.784%
  • HSV7°, 68%, 31%
  • HSB7°, 68%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.125
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • GLSLvec3(0.314, 0.125, 0.102)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.314, 0.125, 0.102, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.314, 0.125, 0.102)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID50201A
  • DECIMAL ID5251098
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers7 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01