#511511 Hex Color
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#511511 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and very low lightness. Its heavy, mellow presence suits moody backgrounds, wine branding, formal layouts, and restrained luxury accents. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream or pale peach, while white text remains highly legible at about 14.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #511511
What is #511511 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #511511 is rgb(81, 21, 17), in HSL hsl(4, 65%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 79%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #511511?
#511511 pairs well with warm cream, dusty peach, muted olive, and charcoal, which soften its dark red base while preserving its serious, autumnal character and giving designers clear options for backgrounds, supporting panels, and small accent details.
Is #511511 readable on white or black?
#511511 has a 14.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.