#500016
A very dark, vivid magenta closely aligning with Maroon.
About #500016
The hex code #500016 represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Maroon. Its digital footprint relies on 80 parts red, 0 parts green, and 22 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 100% M, 72% Y, and 69% K. With a hue angle of 343.5 degrees, it sits comfortably in the magenta spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#500016
RGB80, 0, 22
HSL343.5°, 100.0%, 15.7%
CMYK0%, 100%, 72%, 69%
HSV343.5°, 100.0%, 31.4%
LAB14.2, 35.5, 11.3
XYZ3.5, 1.8, 0.9
Decimal5242902
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
15.52:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.35:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
14.84:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.15:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #500016;
}
.text-color {
color: #500016;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #500016;
}