#502B22

#502B22

Overview

#502B22 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 80, 43, 34, in HSL 11.7°, 40.4%, 22.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 46.2%, 57.5%, 68.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 8016 Mahogany Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#502B22

RGB

80, 43, 34

HSL

11.7, 40.4%, 22.4%

HSV

11.7, 57.5%, 31.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 46.2%, 57.5%, 68.6%

OKLCH

0.3347 0.0575 34.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark browns like chocolate and espresso project richness, indulgence, and masculine elegance. They carry the warmth of wood-paneled studies and aged leather, evoking comfort and established tradition. These deep tones suggest solidity, dependability, and mature sophistication.

Design Usage

Dark brown excels as a text color alternative to pure black, providing warmth and reducing visual harshness. It suits coffee roasters, chocolate brands, and heritage accessories with a tradition focus. Pair it with cream, gold, or burnt orange for a luxurious, warm-toned design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #502B22;
color: #502B22;
border-color: #502B22;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 950 #422006

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

12.28:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.71:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #502B22?

RGB(80, 43, 34) · HSL(11.7, 40.4%, 22.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 46.2%, 57.5%, 68.6%)

Does #502B22 meet WCAG contrast on white?

12.28:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #502B22?

Use FFFFFF text on a #502B22 background; contrast on black is 1.71:1.