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#50403B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #50403B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#50403B Color Information

#50403B RGB value is (80, 64, 59). The hex color red value is 80, green is 64, and blue is 59. Its HSL format shows a hue of 14°, saturation of 15 percent, and lightness of27 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 20 percent, 26 percent, 69percent.

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#50403B Color Meaning

Color #50403B signifies muted decay, organic shadow, and dignified decline. #50403B dark, greyish-brown with a hint of purplish-red resembles dried blood, old roses, and forest soil. Psychologically, color #50403B evokes a complex blend of somberness, natural history, and an acceptance of life's quieter, fading phases. #50403B culturally references Victorian mourning wear, antique taxidermy, and the patina of aged bronze. Spiritually, #50403B color represents the nobility in endings, the quiet beauty of the dormant, and the earth's reclamation, embodying a contemplative and historically layered presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #50403B across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#50403B
RGB
rgb(80, 64, 59)
HSL
hsl(14°, 15%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 20%, 26%, 69%)
HSV
hsv(14°, 26%, 31%)
XYZ
5.9311 5.6880 4.9230
Yxy
5.6880 0.3585 0.3438
Hunter Lab
23.8495 0.1164 0.0893
CIE-Lab
28.6113 6.0306 5.6660

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red80 / 255 (31%)
31%
Green64 / 255 (25%)
25%
Blue59 / 255 (23%)
23%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Yellow26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Key (Black)69 / 100 (69%)
69%

Color Variations

#50403B harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#50403B harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #50403B for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#50403B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #50403B appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#50403B

protanopia

#49493c

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #50403B;

Text Color

color: #50403B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #50403B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #50403B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #50403B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #50403B 0%, #322825 100%);

#50403B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #50403B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.