#513031 Hex Color
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#513031 is a dark, desaturated burgundy that leans into a muddy, earthy aesthetic. This muted tone lacks the urgency of bright red, offering a more serious and somber presence instead. Because it is so dark, use it as a supporting accent rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with pale, cool creams, which provide the high contrast needed to keep this color from appearing flat.
Questions about #513031
What is #513031 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #513031 is rgb(81, 48, 49), in HSL hsl(358, 26%, 25%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 40%, 68%.
What colors pair well with #513031?
Is #513031 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #513031 as body text on a white background will likely fail accessibility standards due to poor contrast ratios. It is much better suited for secondary graphical accents, borders, or subtle background elements where high legibility is not the primary requirement.
Is #513031 readable on white or black?
#513031 has a 11.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.