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#510511 color code is #510511. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #510511.

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#510511 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #510511 is 0.0190. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 15.22:1 against white and 1.38:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#510511 on white15.22:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#510511 on black1.38:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #51051115.22:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #5105111.38:1Fail

#510511 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #510511?+
The hex code for #510511 is #510511. In RGB it's rgb(81, 5, 17), and in HSL it's hsl(351, 88%, 17%).
What is the RGB value of #510511?+
#510511 in RGB is (81, 5, 17). Written in CSS: rgb(81, 5, 17).
What is the CMYK value of #510511?+
#510511 converts to CMYK(0%, 94%, 79%, 68%) for print. Hex equivalent is #510511.
Is #510511 a warm or cool color?+
#510511 (#510511) is a warm red — its hue sits at 351° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #510511 belong to?+
#510511 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 351°, 88%, 17% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #510511 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#510511 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 15.22:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #510511?+
The nearest Pantone match for #510511 (#510511) is 499 C Pantone 499 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #510511 in design

Practical guidance for using #510511 (#510511) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #510511 (#510511) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 15.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #510511 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #510511 (#510511) reads as high-energy and confident and premium and serious. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#510511 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #510511 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#510511 is a moody, atmospheric room color — perfect for libraries, dining rooms, bedrooms, and bars where you want the space to feel enclosed and cinematic. Pair with brass or unlacquered fixtures, warm overhead lighting (2700K bulbs), and natural-fiber rugs. Avoid using it in spaces with limited natural light unless that intimacy is the point.