Dark Purple

The color #511538 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 21, 56 and HSL values of 325°, 59%, 20%.

Color Values for #511538

Below are the different color format representations for #511538. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#511538
RGB:
rgb(81,21,56) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(325,59%,20%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 74%, 31%, 68%) Copied!

Color Composition of #511538

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #511538. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 8.2%
Blue: 22%

Contrast Analysis for #511538

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 #511538

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #511538

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

Complementary Colors for #511538

The complementary color for #511538 is #15512E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #511538

The analogous colors for #511538 are #4C1551 and #51151A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #511538

The triadic colors for #511538 are #385115 and #153851. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #511538

These are the darker variations of #511538. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #41112D and #310D22. This progression shows how #511538 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #511538

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #744460 and #977388. This progression shows how #511538. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #511538

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #511538. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #511538

Companies and brands that incorporate #511538 in their visual identity.

#511538 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #511538. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #511538 is a dark purple with RGB values of 81, 21, 56 and HSL values of 325°, 59%, 20%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #511538 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.