#510000 Hex Color
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This extremely dark, desaturated red feels somber and intense. Because of its near-black lightness, #510000 works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a primary background, where it can easily appear muddy. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or cool slate gray to ground its inherent warmth. White text remains highly readable against this hex code, making it suitable for high-contrast, moody UI elements.
Questions about #510000
What is #510000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #510000 is rgb(81, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 68%.
How can I effectively use #510000 in a UI design?
#510000 functions best as a supporting tone or a dramatic accent rather than a full-page background, where it can easily appear muddy. Use it to ground bright UI elements or pair it with stark white text to ensure maximum readability.
Which color schemes work well with #510000?
This deep red pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or cool slate gray to ground its inherent warmth. These combinations balance the intense, somber nature of the color, creating a sophisticated look for dark-themed or moody branding projects.
Is #510000 readable on white or black?
#510000 has a 15.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.34:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.