#511A1F Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated red carries a somber intensity, making it an excellent choice for moody brand identities or formal editorial designs. Because of its extreme depth, #511a1f works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a primary background color. Pair it with soft cream or light gray to improve readability, as the hex code offers high contrast against white text for accessible UI applications.
Questions about #511a1f
What is #511a1f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #511a1f is rgb(81, 26, 31), in HSL hsl(355, 51%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 62%, 68%.
What mood does the hex color #511a1f convey?
This color carries a somber, serious intensity that works effectively for editorial projects requiring a sense of gravity. Its low saturation keeps it from appearing too aggressive, allowing it to ground a layout without overwhelming the other elements on the page.
Is #511a1f readable on white or black?
#511a1f has a 13.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.51:1 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.