#512C15 Hex Color
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The hex code #512c15 is a dark, muted brown with warm red and earthy undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, vintage, and artisan branding. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dusty blue, since large areas can feel heavy. White text remains highly legible for dark interfaces.
Questions about #512c15
What is #512c15 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #512c15 is rgb(81, 44, 21), in HSL hsl(23, 59%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 74%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #512c15?
Cream and dusty blue pair well with #512c15 because they balance its dark, warm brown base with lightness or cool contrast, creating softer classic palettes with cream or quieter, more contemporary combinations with dusty blue.
Does #512c15 read as a warm or cool color?
#512c15 reads as a warm color because its brown base contains noticeable red and earthy undertones, while its low saturation keeps the effect subdued and grounded for coffee, chocolate, tobacco, vintage, and artisan-inspired designs.
Is #512c15 readable on white or black?
#512c15 has a 12.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.72:1 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.