Color #500B0E Color / Colour Code #500B0E
This page shows the hex color code for color #500b0e (#500B0E). The colour is a red tone with 76% saturation and 18% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #500B0E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#500B0E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 327, 357, and 27 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 357, 117, and 237 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #500B0E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 357 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 357 to 42 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 357 with its complement at 177 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #500B0E
Lightness variations at hue 357 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #500B0E
Design Use Cases for #500B0E
Vibrant Brand Color
#500B0E has a strong 76% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#500B0E at 18% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its red character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#500B0E falls in the red spectrum (hue 357). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #500B0E (hue 357) to its complement at hue 177. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 27. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #500b0e, #0b514d);
CSS Code for #500B0E
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About Color #500B0E (#500B0E)
#500B0E is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 80 red, 11 green, and 14 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.3:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 357 degrees with 76% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #500B0E is 32/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 86% magenta, 83% yellow, and 69% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #500B0E against white is 15.05:1 and against black is 1.40:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #0B514D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #500B0E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #510B31 and #512A0B, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #500B0E?
- #500B0E is Color #500B0E, a red color (colour) with RGB(80, 11, 14), HSL(357, 76%, 18%), and CMYK(0%, 86%, 83%, 69%). Its perceived brightness is 32/255.
- Is #500B0E accessible for text?
- Against white, #500B0E has a contrast ratio of 15.05:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.40:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #500B0E?
- The complementary colour is #0B514D (hue 177). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #510B31 and #512A0B. The triadic palette adds #0F510B and #0B0F51 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #500B0E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #500b0e; or rgb(80, 11, 14); or hsl(357, 76%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 357 76% 18%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.