Dark Red

The color #512C1C is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 44, 28 and HSL values of 18°, 49%, 21%.

Color Values for #512C1C

Below are the different color format representations for #512C1C. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#512C1C
RGB:
rgb(81,44,28) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(18,49%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 46%, 65%, 68%) Copied!

Color Composition of #512C1C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #512C1C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 17.3%
Blue: 11%

Contrast Analysis for #512C1C

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 #512C1C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #512C1C

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

Complementary Colors for #512C1C

The complementary color for #512C1C is #1B4050. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #512C1C

The analogous colors for #512C1C are #501B26 and #50451B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #512C1C

The triadic colors for #512C1C are #1B502B and #2B1B50. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #512C1C

These are the darker variations of #512C1C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #412316 and #311A11. This progression shows how #512C1C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #512C1C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #745649 and #978077. This progression shows how #512C1C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #512C1C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #512C1C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #512C1C

Companies and brands that incorporate #512C1C in their visual identity.

#512C1C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #512C1C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #512C1C is a dark red with RGB values of 81, 44, 28 and HSL values of 18°, 49%, 21%.

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