#512E30 Hex Color
A muted red with serious depth
#512e30 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, shadowed character adds seriousness and depth without the force of vivid red. Use this hex code for moody backgrounds, wine branding, formal layouts, or small accents, with white text providing strong readable contrast.
Questions about #512e30
What is #512e30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #512e30 is rgb(81, 46, 48), in HSL hsl(357, 28%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 41%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #512e30?
Pair #512e30 with warm neutrals, pale peach, or muted sage to balance its low lightness and brown undertone, creating grounded contrast without the sharper effect that bright red or stark black can bring. Creamy off-white lifts it for backgrounds and type.
Is #512e30 readable on white or black?
#512e30 has a 11.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.78:1 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.