#512B5C

Color Details

HEX
#512B5C
RGB
rgb(81, 43, 92)
HSL
hsl(287, 36%, 26%)
CMYK
cmyk(12%, 53%, 0%, 64%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 11.35:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #512b5c
Contrast 1.85:1 Fail
White on #512b5c
Contrast 11.35:1 AAA
#512b5c on Black
Contrast 1.85:1 Fail
#512b5c on White
Contrast 11.35:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#74557d
#97809d
#b9aabe
#41224a
#311a37
#201125

Complement & Analogous

#355a2a
#5a2a4d
#382a5a

Triadic

#5a502a
#2a5a50

Monochrome

#201125 #311a37 #512b5c #97809d #b9aabe #dcd5de

Analogous

#382a5a #746a8c #512b5c #7b5571 #5a2a4d #48223e

Complementary Mix

#311a37 #512b5c #97809d #355a2a #7c9475 #223b1b

Nearby Colors

#512b5b
#512b5d
#512b4c
#512b6c

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About #512B5C

#512B5C converts to RGB(81, 43, 92) and HSL(287, 36%, 26%). 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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#512B5C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #512B5C?
RGB: 81, 43, 92. Copy as CSS: rgb(81, 43, 92)
Is #512B5C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #512B5C?
Complement: #355a2a.
Does #512B5C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 11.35:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 1.85:1 (Fails AA).