#512519 Hex Color
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#512519 is a dark, muted reddish maroon with warm brown undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a serious, moody feel, while the deep value adds weight and intensity. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or accent beside warm cream and dusty pink. White text reads clearly on it, making it useful for dark interfaces and formal branding.
Questions about #512519
What is #512519 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #512519 is rgb(81, 37, 25), in HSL hsl(13, 53%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 69%, 68%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #512519?
Warm cream and dusty pink pair especially well with #512519, softening its deep maroon base while preserving a warm, restrained mood; muted terracotta can add related color without creating harsh contrast.
Does #512519 look warm or cool?
#512519 reads warm rather than cool because its red hue is softened by brown undertones and low saturation. That combination gives it a serious, grounded mood, making it useful for formal layouts, editorial accents, and designs needing visual weight.
Is #512519 readable on white or black?
#512519 has a 12.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.