Information about #510B17 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #510B17 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(81, 11, 23) (31.8% red, 4.3% green, 9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 27 / 23 / 68 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#510B17 is a vivid, lively red that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Maroon Oak (#520C17). Nearby in the Register you will also find Heath (#541012) and Dark Scarlet (#560319).

In RGB terms — rgb(81, 11, 23) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #510B17 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 14.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:68), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #510B17 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#510B17 color variations

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#510B17 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #510B17

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Maroon Oak color link
Maroon Oak

#520C17

Heath color link
Heath

#541012

Dark Scarlet color link
Dark Scarlet

#560319

Deep Crimson color link
Deep Crimson

#590016

Castro color link
Castro

#52001F

JayHawk Red color link
JayHawk Red

#58181F

Madam M color link
Madam M

#610C1D

French Puce color link
French Puce

#4E1609

#510B17 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#510B17
  • RGB81, 11, 23
  • CMYK0, 27, 23, 68
  • HSL350°, 76%, 18%
  • HSL Precise349.714°, 76.087%, 18.039%
  • HSV350°, 86%, 32%
  • HSB350°, 86%, 32%
  • HEX ID510B17
  • DECIMAL ID5311255
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB4.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9%
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