Dark Purple

The color #512B4A is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 43, 74 and HSL values of 311°, 31%, 24%.

Color Values for #512B4A

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HEX:
#512B4A
RGB:
rgb(81,43,74) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(311,31%,24%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 47%, 9%, 68%) Copied!

Color Composition of #512B4A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #512B4A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 16.9%
Blue: 29%

Contrast Analysis for #512B4A

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 #512B4A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #512B4A

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

Complementary Colors for #512B4A

The complementary color for #512B4A is #2A5031. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #512B4A

The analogous colors for #512B4A are #442A50 and #502A36. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #512B4A

The triadic colors for #512B4A are #49502A and #2A4950. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #512B4A

These are the darker variations of #512B4A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #41223B and #311A2C. This progression shows how #512B4A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #512B4A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #74556E and #978092. This progression shows how #512B4A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #512B4A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #512B4A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #512B4A

Companies and brands that incorporate #512B4A in their visual identity.

#512B4A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #512B4A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #512B4A is a dark purple with RGB values of 81, 43, 74 and HSL values of 311°, 31%, 24%.

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