Dark Red

The color #512C1E is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 44, 30 and HSL values of 16°, 46%, 22%.

Color Values for #512C1E

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HEX:
#512C1E
RGB:
rgb(81,44,30) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(16,46%,22%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 46%, 63%, 68%) Copied!

Color Composition of #512C1E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #512C1E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 17.3%
Blue: 11.8%

Contrast Analysis for #512C1E

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 #512C1E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #512C1E

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

Complementary Colors for #512C1E

The complementary color for #512C1E is #1E4452. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #512C1E

The analogous colors for #512C1E are #521E2A and #52461E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #512C1E

The triadic colors for #512C1E are #1E522C and #2C1E52. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #512C1E

These are the darker variations of #512C1E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #412318 and #311A12. This progression shows how #512C1E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #512C1E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #74564B and #978078. This progression shows how #512C1E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #512C1E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #512C1E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #512C1E

Companies and brands that incorporate #512C1E in their visual identity.

#512C1E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #512C1E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #512C1E is a dark red with RGB values of 81, 44, 30 and HSL values of 16°, 46%, 22%.

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