Information about #502C26 color

#502C26 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #502C26 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(80, 44, 38) (31.4% red, 17.3% green, 14.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 14 / 16 / 69 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #502C26 reads as a mildly saturated 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 Boiled Red Bean Brown (#542D24). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pepperwood (#542F27) and Filmpro Burnt Sienna (#522C2B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(80, 44, 38)), which gives #502C26 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#502C26 color variations

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#502C26 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 #502C26

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

Pepperwood color link
Pepperwood

#542F27

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Brown Coffee color link
Brown Coffee

#4A2C2A

Hukanui color link
Hukanui

#572A23

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

Baked Earth color link
Baked Earth

#493028

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#502C26
  • RGB80, 44, 38
  • CMYK0, 14, 16, 69
  • CSSrgb(80, 44, 38)
  • HSL9°, 36%, 23%
  • HSL Precise8.571°, 35.593%, 23.137%
  • HSV9°, 53%, 31%
  • HSB9°, 53%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • GLSLvec3(0.314, 0.173, 0.149)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.314, 0.173, 0.149, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.314, 0.173, 0.149)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID502C26
  • DECIMAL ID5254182
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01