Purple

The color #511D79 is a purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 29, 121 and HSL values of 274°, 61%, 29%.

Color Values for #511D79

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HEX:
#511D79
RGB:
rgb(81,29,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(274,61%,29%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(33%, 76%, 0%, 53%) Copied!

Color Composition of #511D79

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #511D79. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 11.4%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #511D79

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 #511D79

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #511D79

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

Complementary Colors for #511D79

The complementary color for #511D79 is #44771D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #511D79

The analogous colors for #511D79 are #231D77 and #771D71. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #511D79

The triadic colors for #511D79 are #77501D and #1D7750. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #511D79

These are the darker variations of #511D79. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #411761 and #311149. This progression shows how #511D79 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #511D79

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #744A94 and #9777AF. This progression shows how #511D79. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #511D79

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #511D79. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #511D79

Companies and brands that incorporate #511D79 in their visual identity.

#511D79 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #511D79. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #511D79 is a purple with RGB values of 81, 29, 121 and HSL values of 274°, 61%, 29%.

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