Information about #512526 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #512526 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(81, 37, 38) — 31.8% red, 14.5% green, 14.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 17 / 17 / 68. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#512526 is a moderately toned earthy red that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Lonestar (#522426). Slightly further away sit Nelson Red (#4F2525) and Volcano (#4E2728).

In RGB terms — rgb(81, 37, 38) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #512526: 12.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.6:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:68) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#512526 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#512526 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#512526 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#512526 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#512526 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#512526 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
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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
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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
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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
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #512526

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

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Burnt Crimson color link
Burnt Crimson

#582124

Hukanui color link
Hukanui

#572A23

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Filmpro Burnt Sienna color link
Filmpro Burnt Sienna

#522C2B

Boiled Red Bean Brown color link
Boiled Red Bean Brown

#542D24

#512526 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#512526
  • RGB81, 37, 38
  • CMYK0, 17, 17, 68
  • HSL359°, 37%, 23%
  • HSL Precise358.636°, 37.288%, 23.137%
  • HSV359°, 54%, 32%
  • HSB359°, 54%, 32%
  • HEX ID512526
  • DECIMAL ID5317926
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.9%
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