Information about #502427 color

#502427 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #502427 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(80, 36, 39) (31.4% red, 14.1% green, 15.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 17 / 16 / 69 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#502427 is a mildly saturated warm 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 almost identical to Lonestar (#522426). Nearby in the Register you will also find Nelson Red (#4F2525) and Volcano (#4E2728).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(80, 36, 39)), which gives #502427 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.9:1 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.

#502427 color variations

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

#502427 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 #502427

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

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#502427
  • RGB80, 36, 39
  • CMYK0, 17, 16, 69
  • CSSrgb(80, 36, 39)
  • HSL356°, 38%, 23%
  • HSL Precise355.909°, 37.931%, 22.745%
  • HSV356°, 55%, 31%
  • HSB356°, 55%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • GLSLvec3(0.314, 0.141, 0.153)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.314, 0.141, 0.153, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.314, 0.141, 0.153)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID502427
  • DECIMAL ID5252135
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers8 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01