Dark Purple

The color #512940 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 41, 64 and HSL values of 326°, 33%, 24%.

Color Values for #512940

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HEX:
#512940
RGB:
rgb(81,41,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(326,33%,24%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 49%, 21%, 68%) Copied!

Color Composition of #512940

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #512940. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 16.1%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #512940

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 #512940

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #512940

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

Complementary Colors for #512940

The complementary color for #512940 is #29513B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #512940

The analogous colors for #512940 are #4F2951 and #51292C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #512940

The triadic colors for #512940 are #405129 and #294051. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #512940

These are the darker variations of #512940. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #412133 and #311926. This progression shows how #512940 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #512940

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #745466 and #977F8C. This progression shows how #512940. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #512940

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #512940. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #512940

Companies and brands that incorporate #512940 in their visual identity.

#512940 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #512940. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #512940 is a dark purple with RGB values of 81, 41, 64 and HSL values of 326°, 33%, 24%.

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