#513000 Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated brown carries a heavy, serious weight. Use #513000 as a grounding accent for vintage branding or coffee-themed designs rather than a full-page background, as it can appear muddy at large sizes. It pairs effectively with off-white or cream tones. White text offers excellent contrast against this hex code. If you are learning what colors make brown, start with this muted, warm base.
Questions about #513000
What is #513000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #513000 is rgb(81, 48, 0), in HSL hsl(36, 100%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 100%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #513000?
#513000 pairs effectively with warm off-white or cream tones to create a balanced, vintage aesthetic. For higher contrast and a cleaner look, use stark white text or light beige accents to prevent the deep brown from feeling too muddy or heavy.
Is #513000 suitable for large background areas?
It is generally better to use #513000 as a grounding accent rather than a full-page background color. Because this shade is quite deep and unsaturated, it can appear muddy or overly oppressive when applied to large surfaces in a design layout.
Is #513000 readable on white or black?
#513000 has a 11.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.77:1 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.