#512F9C

Color Details

HEX
#512F9C
RGB
rgb(81, 47, 156)
HSL
hsl(259, 54%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(48%, 70%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 9.39:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #512f9c
Contrast 2.24:1 Fail
White on #512f9c
Contrast 9.39:1 AAA
#512f9c on Black
Contrast 2.24:1 Fail
#512f9c on White
Contrast 9.39:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#7459b0
#9782c4
#b9acd7
#41267d
#311c5e
#20133e

Complement & Analogous

#7a9d2f
#892f9d
#2f439d

Triadic

#9d522f
#2f9d52

Monochrome

#20133e #311c5e #512f9c #9782c4 #b9acd7 #dcd5eb

Analogous

#2f439d #6d7bba #512f9c #a159b1 #892f9d #6e267e

Complementary Mix

#311c5e #512f9c #9782c4 #7a9d2f #a9bf78 #4f661f

Nearby Colors

#512f9b
#512f9d
#512f8c
#512fac

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About #512F9C

#512F9C converts to RGB(81, 47, 156) and HSL(259, 54%, 40%). 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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#512F9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #512F9C?
RGB: 81, 47, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(81, 47, 156)
Is #512F9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #512F9C?
Complement: #7a9d2f.
Does #512F9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 9.39:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.24:1 (Fails AA).