#511D1E Hex Color
A shadowed maroon with warm, ashy depth
#511d1e is a very dark, dusty maroon with ashy red undertones. Its low saturation keeps it moody rather than bright, so it works best as a dominant base for luxury branding, wine packaging, or autumn layouts. Pair it with warm creams for contrast, since white text reads cleanly against it and pale accents keep the shade from turning muddy.
Questions about #511d1e
What is #511d1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #511d1e is rgb(81, 29, 30), in HSL hsl(359, 47%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 63%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #511d1e?
Cream, warm beige, and dusty rose lift this shade without hiding its depth. Muted olive and deep navy also work when you want a richer, more formal palette.
Is #511d1e readable on white or black?
#511d1e has a 13.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.54:1 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.