#511521 Hex Color
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This dark, muted maroon sits at the intersection of serious and moody. Because it is so deep, #511521 works best as a primary branding color or a large-scale background rather than for fine details. White text offers excellent contrast against this shade, making it a reliable choice for dark mode UI. The hex code for this intense, unsaturated red is #511521.
Questions about #511521
What is #511521 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #511521 is rgb(81, 21, 33), in HSL hsl(348, 59%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 59%, 68%.
How should I use #511521 in a UI design?
Because #511521 is so deep and dark, it functions best as a large-scale background color rather than for small text or fine iconography. It creates a serious, premium mood that pairs exceptionally well with clean, high-contrast white typography for readability.
Does #511521 read as a warm or cool color?
While #511521 is technically a red, its heavy saturation and dark, muted nature push it toward a neutral, grounded feeling. It avoids the harshness of a bright red, behaving more like a deep burgundy that bridges the gap between warm and cool tones.
Is #511521 readable on white or black?
#511521 has a 14.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.