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Redwood

#501502

Redwood is a warm dark color with the hex code #501502. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 80, 21, 2 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 74%, 98%, 69% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Redwood color values

HEX
#501502
RGB
80, 21, 2
HSL
15°, 95%, 16%
CMYK
0, 74, 98, 69

About this color

Redwood sits at 15° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 16% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Redwood is rendered as rgb(80, 21, 2), where the red channel dominates at 80, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Redwood translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 74M 98Y 69K. A substantial black component (69%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Redwood

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #501502;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 80, 21, 2;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#501502',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 74%
Y: 98%
K: 69%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(80, 21, 2)
rgba(80, 21, 2, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #501502?
#501502 is Redwood, a warm dark color with RGB values of 80, 21, 2. It has a hue of 15°, 95% saturation, and 16% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #501502?
The RGB color code for #501502 is rgb(80, 21, 2). This means it contains 80 red, 21 green, and 2 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Redwood a warm or cool color?
Redwood (#501502) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #501502 in CSS?
You can use #501502 in CSS with: background-color: #501502; or color: #501502; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 21, 2). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 74%, 98%, 69%.