#512109 Hex Color
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#512109 is a dark, muted brown with a warm red undertone and low lightness. Its dusty, ashy character feels serious, grounded, and slightly gloomy, making it useful for coffee, chocolate, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background with white text; its hex code provides about 13.4:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #512109
What is #512109 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #512109 is rgb(81, 33, 9), in HSL hsl(20, 80%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 89%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #512109?
#512109 pairs well with dusty sage, muted cream, and restrained terracotta, giving designers softer contrast around its heavy darkness while preserving a warm, earthy character for packaging and editorial palettes with room to breathe.
Is #512109 readable on white or black?
#512109 has a 13.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.57:1 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.