Information about #512A4D color

#512A4D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #512A4D is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(81, 42, 77) (31.8% red, 16.5% green, 30.2% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 2 / 68 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#512A4D is a moderately toned purple-pink magenta that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Grape Royale (#4F2D54). Slightly further away sit Broadway (#553146) and Dark Cerise (#592746).

The recipe behind #512A4D is rgb(81, 42, 77), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 11.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. 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, #512A4D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#512A4D color variations

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#512A4D 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 #512A4D

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

Grape Royale color link
Grape Royale

#4F2D54

Broadway color link
Broadway

#553146

Dark Cerise color link
Dark Cerise

#592746

Loulou color link
Loulou

#4C3347

Scarlet Gum color link
Scarlet Gum

#4A2D57

Voodoo color link
Voodoo

#533455

Grapevine color link
Grapevine

#43254F

Troubadour color link
Troubadour

#56225A

RockrJen color link
RockrJen

#4C313E

#512A4D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#512A4D
  • RGB81, 42, 77
  • CMYK0, 15, 2, 68
  • HSL306°, 32%, 24%
  • HSL Precise306.154°, 31.707%, 24.118%
  • HSV306°, 48%, 32%
  • HSB306°, 48%, 32%
  • HEX ID512A4D
  • DECIMAL ID5319245
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.2%
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