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#502B40 Color — #502B40

Complete color reference for #502B40: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#502B40
RGBrgb(80, 43, 64)
HSLhsl(326, 30%, 24%)
HSVhsv(326, 46%, 31%)
CMYKC:0% M:46% Y:20% K:69%
CSS Color#502B40
Decimal5253952
Luminance0.038

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#502B40 on White
Ratio: 11.93:1 — AAA
#502B40 on Black
Ratio: 1.76:1 — Fail
White on #502B40
Ratio: 11.93:1 — AAA
Black on #502B40
Ratio: 1.76:1 — Fail

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F6F4F5
100#E5DFE2
200#CBBFC6
300#B0A0A9
400#8D7583
500#502B40
600#402233
700#301A26
800#20111A
900#140B10

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #502B40?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(80, 43, 64). The red channel is 80, green is 43, and blue is 64 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #502B40?

The HSL value is hsl(326, 30%, 24%). Hue is 326°, saturation is 30%, and lightness is 24%.

Does #502B40 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #502B40 achieves a 11.93:1 contrast ratio (AAA). On a black background it achieves 1.76:1 (Fail). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #502B40?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #502B40 is #2B503B.