#512C17 Hex Color
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Dark, dusty brown with almost no saturation. The hex code #512c17 works as a dominant base in coffee, tobacco, or vintage branding, where its muted warmth reads grounded rather than loud. Pair it with soft cream or dusty sage to lift it. White text hits about 12.2:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small body copy.
Questions about #512c17
What is #512c17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #512c17 is rgb(81, 44, 23), in HSL hsl(22, 56%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 72%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #512c17?
Soft cream, dusty sage, and muted gold all lift #512c17 without clashing. Avoid pairing it with bright saturated hues, which make it read muddy by comparison.
Is #512c17 a warm or cool color?
Warm. Its undertones sit in the orange-red range, which gives it a mellow, earthy feel despite the low saturation and darkness.
Is #512c17 readable on white or black?
#512c17 has a 12.19:1 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.