Search Colors

Cast Iron Color

HEX #50504B / RGB (80, 80, 75)

Cast iron teapot

What is Cast Iron Color?

Cast Iron (Hex code: 50504B) Thumbnail

Cast Iron has the hex code #50504B. The equivalent RGB values are (80, 80, 75), which means it is composed of 34% red, 34% green and 32% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:0 Y:6 K:69. In the HSV/HSB scale, Cast Iron has a hue of 60°, 6% saturation and a brightness value of 31%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.

Cast Iron is not part of the web colors list and, therefore, cannot be used by name in HTML and CSS code. The best way to apply the color to a web page is to put in the hex, RGB and/or HSL values. Please also note that the CMYK numbers mentioned on this page have been calculated from the hex code using well-known formulae and are only approximations.

Download Cast Iron Solid Color Background


Cast Iron Color Codes

Hex Code#50504B
RGB Values(80, 80, 75)
CMYK Values(0%, 0%, 6%, 69%)
HSV/HSB Values(60°, 6%, 31%)
Closest Web Safe#666633
Inverse Color#AFAFB4 [Philippine Silver]
Closest Pantone®418 C
Closest RAL7043 [Traffic grey B]
Complementary Color#4B4B50 [Quartz]
Cast Iron Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average#4E4E4E
Desaturated#4E4E4E
Weighted Average (Most Common)#4F4F4F
Weighted Average (Luma)#505050
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)#939393

Cast Iron Color Palettes

Cast Iron is almost gray. We don't think there is any need to display the color palettes.
Complementary color palette of 50504B. Complementary color is 4B4B50

Complementary Palette

The complement of Cast Iron is Quartz with the hex code #4B4B50. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #50504B color is offered by #4B4B50. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

50504B 4B4B50
Analogous color palette with (50504B, 4E504B and 504E4B)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Cast Iron (#50504B) are Dark Liver (#4E504B) and Dark Liver (#504E4B). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Cast Iron with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

50504B 4E504B 504E4B
Split Complementary color palette with (50504B, 4B4E50 and 4E4B50)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Cast Iron (#50504B) are #4B4E50 (Quartz) and #4E4B50 (Quartz). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

50504B 4B4E50 4E4B50
Triadic color palette with (50504B, 4B5050 and 504B50)

Triadic Palette

Cast Iron triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #4B5050 (Dark Liver) and #504B50 (Dark Liver) along with #50504B create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

50504B 4B5050 504B50
Tetradic color palette with (50504B, 4B5050, 4B4B50 and 504B4B)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Cast Iron has four colors - #4B5050 (Dark Liver), #4B4B50 (Quartz) and #504B4B (Dark Liver) in addition to the base color (#50504B). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

50504B 4B5050 4B4B50 504B4B
Square color palette with (50504B, 4B504E, 4B4B50 and 504B4E)

Square Palette

Cast Iron square color palette has #4B504E (Dark Liver), #4B4B50 (Quartz) and #504B4E (Dark Liver). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

50504B 4B504E 4B4B50 504B4E
Rainbow color

Cast Iron Color Rainbow Palette

Our Cast Iron rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

50504B 4C504B 4B504F 4B4D50 4D4B50 504B4F 504C4B

Tints, Tones & Shades of Cast Iron Color

Tints

  • Transparent 73736F73736F
  • Transparent 858581858581
  • Transparent 969693969693
  • Transparent A8A8A5A8A8A5
  • Transparent B9B9B7B9B9B7
  • Transparent CBCBC9CBCBC9
  • Transparent DCDCDBDCDCDB
  • Transparent EEEEEDEEEEED

Tones

  • Transparent 5A5A565A5A56
  • Transparent 5E5E5B5E5E5B
  • Transparent 636360636360
  • Transparent 686866686866
  • Transparent 6D6D6B6D6D6B
  • Transparent 727270727270
  • Transparent 767675767675
  • Transparent 7B7B7B7B7B7B

Shades

  • Transparent 40403C40403C
  • Transparent 383835383835
  • Transparent 30302D30302D
  • Transparent 282826282826
  • Transparent 20201E20201E
  • Transparent 181817181817
  • Transparent 10100F10100F
  • Transparent 080808080808

Cast Iron Color Patterns

  • Transparent

    Cast Iron Gingham Checks

  • Transparent

    Cast Iron Vertical Stripes Pattern

  • Transparent

    Cast Iron Polka Dots Pattern

  • Transparent

    Cast Iron Honeycomb Pattern

  • Transparent

    Cast Iron Leaves Pattern

  • Transparent

    Cast Iron Houndstooth Pattern

  • Transparent

    Cast Iron Trellis Pattern

  • Transparent

    Cast Iron Plaid Pattern


Cast Iron Color Interior Ideas

Pretty Photo frame on Cast Iron color drawing room interior textured wall

Cast Iron Color Drawing Room Textured Wall Paint Idea

Pretty Photo frame on Cast Iron color Living room wal color

Cast Iron Color Living Room Wall Paint Idea

Pretty Photo frame on Cast Iron color Bedroom interior wall color

Cast Iron Color Bedroom Wall Paint Idea

Pretty Photo frame on Cast Iron color kitchen interior wall color

Cast Iron Color Kitchen Wall Paint Idea


Photo credits: anyrgb.com