#502F27

#502F27

Overview

#502F27 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 80, 47, 39, in HSL 11.7°, 34.5%, 23.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 41.2%, 51.2%, 68.6%. The nearest named color is RAL 8016 Mahogany Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#502F27

RGB

80, 47, 39

HSL

11.7, 34.5%, 23.3%

HSV

11.7, 51.2%, 31.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 41.2%, 51.2%, 68.6%

OKLCH

0.344 0.0508 34.4

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: #502F27;
color: #502F27;
border-color: #502F27;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 950 #422006

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

11.82:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.78:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #502F27?

RGB(80, 47, 39) · HSL(11.7, 34.5%, 23.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 41.2%, 51.2%, 68.6%)

Does #502F27 meet WCAG contrast on white?

11.82:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #502F27?

Use FFFFFF text on a #502F27 background; contrast on black is 1.78:1.