#521B51

Color Details

HEX
#521B51
RGB
rgb(82, 27, 81)
HSL
hsl(301, 50%, 21%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 67%, 1%, 68%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 12.85:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #521b51
Contrast 1.63:1 Fail
White on #521b51
Contrast 12.85:1 AAA
#521b51 on Black
Contrast 1.63:1 Fail
#521b51 on White
Contrast 12.85:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#754974
#977697
#baa4b9
#421641
#311031
#210b20

Complement & Analogous

#1b501c
#501b35
#361b50

Triadic

#4f501b
#1b4f50

Monochrome

#210b20 #311031 #521b51 #977697 #baa4b9 #dcd1dc

Analogous

#361b50 #725f85 #521b51 #73495d #501b35 #40162a

Complementary Mix

#311031 #521b51 #977697 #1b501c #6b8d6b #123412

Nearby Colors

#521b50
#521b52
#521b41
#521b61

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About #521B51

#521B51 converts to RGB(82, 27, 81) and HSL(301, 50%, 21%). 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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#521B51 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #521B51?
RGB: 82, 27, 81. Copy as CSS: rgb(82, 27, 81)
Is #521B51 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #521B51?
Complement: #1b501c.
Does #521B51 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 12.85:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 1.63:1 (Fails AA).