Brown Derby

Q: How do I use #502C1B in CSS?

You can use #502C1B in CSS with: background-color: #502C1B; or color: #502C1B; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 44, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 45%, 66%, 69%.

#502C1B

Brown Derby is a warm dark color with the hex code #502C1B. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 80, 44, 27 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 45%, 66%, 69% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Brown Derby color values

HEX: #502C1B
RGB: 80, 44, 27
HSL: 19°, 50%, 21%
CMYK: 0, 45, 66, 69

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Brown Derby sits at 19° on the color wheel with 50% saturation and 21% lightness, placing it in the red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 50% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Brown Derby is rendered as rgb(80, 44, 27), where the red channel dominates at 80, giving the color a clear red cast. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Brown Derby translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 45M 66Y 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.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Brown Derby

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #502C1B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 80, 44, 27;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#502C1B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 45%
Y: 66%
K: 69%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(80, 44, 27)
rgba(80, 44, 27, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 19° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #502C1B?

#502C1B is Brown Derby, a warm dark color with RGB values of 80, 44, 27. It has a hue of 19°, 50% saturation, and 21% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #502C1B?

The RGB color code for #502C1B is rgb(80, 44, 27). This means it contains 80 red, 44 green, and 27 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Brown Derby a warm or cool color?

Brown Derby (#502C1B) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #502C1B in CSS?

You can use #502C1B in CSS with: background-color: #502C1B; or color: #502C1B; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 44, 27). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 45%, 66%, 69%.