#512F8C

Color Details

HEX
#512F8C
RGB
rgb(81, 47, 140)
HSL
hsl(262, 50%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(42%, 66%, 0%, 45%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 9.84:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #512f8c
Contrast 2.14:1 Fail
White on #512f8c
Contrast 9.84:1 AAA
#512f8c on Black
Contrast 2.14:1 Fail
#512f8c on White
Contrast 9.84:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#7459a3
#9782ba
#b9acd1
#412670
#311c54
#201338

Complement & Analogous

#6b8e2f
#812f8e
#2f3c8e

Triadic

#8e522f
#2f8e52

Monochrome

#201338 #311c54 #512f8c #9782ba #b9acd1 #dcd5e8

Analogous

#2f3c8e #6d77b0 #512f8c #9a59a5 #812f8e #672672

Complementary Mix

#311c54 #512f8c #9782ba #6b8e2f #9fb678 #465c1f

Nearby Colors

#512f8b
#512f8d
#512f7c
#512f9c

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About #512F8C

#512F8C converts to RGB(81, 47, 140) and HSL(262, 50%, 37%). 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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#512F8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #512F8C?
RGB: 81, 47, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(81, 47, 140)
Is #512F8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #512F8C?
Complement: #6b8e2f.
Does #512F8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 9.84:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.14:1 (Fails AA).