#503A2C

A dark, muted orange closely aligning with Dimgray.

About #503A2C

The hex code #503A2C represents a beautifully specific shade of orange. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Dimgray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(80, 58, 44).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 28% Magenta, 45% Yellow, and 69% Black. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. 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#503A2C
RGB80, 58, 44
HSL23.3°, 29.0%, 24.3%
CMYK0%, 28%, 45%, 69%
HSV23.3°, 45.0%, 31.4%
LAB26.5, 7.6, 12.5
XYZ5.3, 4.9, 3.1
Decimal5257772

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

10.59:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.98:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
10.12:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.69:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #503A2C; }
.text-color { color: #503A2C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #503A2C; }

Similar Colors

Dimgray
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