Dark Red

The color #511209 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 18, 9 and HSL values of 8°, 80%, 18%.

Color Values for #511209

Below are the different color format representations for #511209. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#511209
RGB:
rgb(81,18,9) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(8,80%,18%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 78%, 89%, 68%) Copied!

Color Composition of #511209

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #511209. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 7.1%
Blue: 3.5%

Contrast Analysis for #511209

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #511209

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #511209

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #511209

The complementary color for #511209 is #094953. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #511209

The analogous colors for #511209 are #530924 and #533809. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #511209

The triadic colors for #511209 are #095313 and #130953. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #511209

These are the darker variations of #511209. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #410E07 and #310B05. This progression shows how #511209 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #511209

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #74413A and #97716B. This progression shows how #511209. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #511209

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #511209. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #511209

Companies and brands that incorporate #511209 in their visual identity.

#511209 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #511209. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #511209 is a dark red with RGB values of 81, 18, 9 and HSL values of 8°, 80%, 18%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #511209 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.