Dark Red

The color #512B20 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 43, 32 and HSL values of 13°, 43%, 22%.

Color Values for #512B20

Below are the different color format representations for #512B20. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#512B20
RGB:
rgb(81,43,32) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(13,43%,22%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 47%, 60%, 68%) Copied!

Color Composition of #512B20

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #512B20. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 16.9%
Blue: 12.5%

Contrast Analysis for #512B20

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 #512B20

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #512B20

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

Complementary Colors for #512B20

The complementary color for #512B20 is #204650. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #512B20

The analogous colors for #512B20 are #50202E and #504320. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #512B20

The triadic colors for #512B20 are #20502A and #2A2050. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #512B20

These are the darker variations of #512B20. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #41221A and #311A13. This progression shows how #512B20 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #512B20

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #74554D and #978079. This progression shows how #512B20. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #512B20

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #512B20. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #512B20

Companies and brands that incorporate #512B20 in their visual identity.

#512B20 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #512B20. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #512B20 is a dark red with RGB values of 81, 43, 32 and HSL values of 13°, 43%, 22%.

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