#512A8C

Color Details

HEX
#512A8C
RGB
rgb(81, 42, 140)
HSL
hsl(264, 54%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(42%, 70%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 10.20:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #512a8c
Contrast 2.06:1 Fail
White on #512a8c
Contrast 10.20:1 AAA
#512a8c on Black
Contrast 2.06:1 Fail
#512a8c on White
Contrast 10.20:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#7455a3
#977fba
#b9aad1
#412270
#311954
#201138

Complement & Analogous

#668d2a
#832a8d
#2a348d

Triadic

#8d522a
#2a8d52

Monochrome

#201138 #311954 #512a8c #977fba #b9aad1 #dcd4e8

Analogous

#2a348d #6a71af #512a8c #9c55a4 #832a8d #692271

Complementary Mix

#311954 #512a8c #977fba #668d2a #9cb575 #425c1b

Nearby Colors

#512a8b
#512a8d
#512a7c
#512a9c

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About #512A8C

#512A8C converts to RGB(81, 42, 140) and HSL(264, 54%, 36%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#512A8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #512A8C?
RGB: 81, 42, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(81, 42, 140)
Is #512A8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #512A8C?
Complement: #668d2a.
Does #512A8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 10.20:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.06:1 (Fails AA).