#51362B Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #51362b is a low-saturation brown with warm red and charcoal undertones. Its matte, dusty character brings seriousness and comfort to coffee, chocolate, artisan, vintage, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone or moody background with cream and muted blue. White text reads clearly, with about 11:1 contrast. The hex code is #51362b.
Questions about #51362b
What is #51362b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #51362b is rgb(81, 54, 43), in HSL hsl(17, 31%, 24%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 47%, 68%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #51362b?
Muted blue, cream, and charcoal create balanced pairings with #51362b, while terracotta or burgundy can reinforce its warm, earthy mood without making the overall composition feel overly bright or saturated. Use cream for light contrast and muted blue for a quieter palette.
Does #51362b read as warm or cool?
#51362b reads as a warm brown because its muted base carries noticeable red undertones, while its charcoal influence keeps it restrained rather than orange and prevents it from feeling overly rustic or bright.
Is #51362b readable on white or black?
#51362b has a 10.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.91:1 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.