Dark Purple

The color #512242 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 34, 66 and HSL values of 319°, 41%, 23%.

Color Values for #512242

Below are the different color format representations for #512242. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#512242
RGB:
rgb(81,34,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(319,41%,23%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 58%, 19%, 68%) Copied!

Color Composition of #512242

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #512242. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 13.3%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #512242

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 #512242

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #512242

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

Complementary Colors for #512242

The complementary color for #512242 is #235332. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #512242

The analogous colors for #512242 are #4A2353 and #53232B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #512242

The triadic colors for #512242 are #435323 and #234353. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #512242

These are the darker variations of #512242. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #411B35 and #311428. This progression shows how #512242 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #512242

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #744E68 and #977A8E. This progression shows how #512242. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #512242

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #512242. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #512242

Companies and brands that incorporate #512242 in their visual identity.

#512242 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #512242. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #512242 is a dark purple with RGB values of 81, 34, 66 and HSL values of 319°, 41%, 23%.

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