#512E8C

Color Details

HEX
#512E8C
RGB
rgb(81, 46, 140)
HSL
hsl(262, 51%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(42%, 67%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 9.91:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #512e8c
Contrast 2.12:1 Fail
White on #512e8c
Contrast 9.91:1 AAA
#512e8c on Black
Contrast 2.12:1 Fail
#512e8c on White
Contrast 9.91:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#7458a3
#9782ba
#b9abd1
#412570
#311c54
#201238

Complement & Analogous

#688b2d
#7e2d8b
#2d398b

Triadic

#8b4f2d
#2d8b4f

Monochrome

#201238 #311c54 #512e8c #9782ba #b9abd1 #dcd5e8

Analogous

#2d398b #6c74ae #512e8c #9857a2 #7e2d8b #65246f

Complementary Mix

#311c54 #512e8c #9782ba #688b2d #9db477 #445a1d

Nearby Colors

#512e8b
#512e8d
#512e7c
#512e9c

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About #512E8C

#512E8C converts to RGB(81, 46, 140) and HSL(262, 51%, 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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#512E8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #512E8C?
RGB: 81, 46, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(81, 46, 140)
Is #512E8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #512E8C?
Complement: #688b2d.
Does #512E8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 9.91:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.12:1 (Fails AA).