Information about #512C1A color

#512C1A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#512C1A falls into the Orange Color Family — Moderate Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(81, 44, 26) — 31.8% red, 17.3% green, 10.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 15 / 22 / 68. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#512C1A presents itself as a clearly saturated warm orange — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Indian Tan (#4F301F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Sofisticata (#4E2D21) and Brown Bramble (#53331E).

The recipe behind #512C1A is rgb(81, 44, 26), with red as the dominant ingredient. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #512C1A: 12.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.7:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:68), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #512C1A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#512C1A color variations

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#512C1A 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 #512C1A

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

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Hukanui color link
Hukanui

#572A23

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Cafe Noir color link
Cafe Noir

#4B3621

Pepperwood color link
Pepperwood

#542F27

Hinau color link
Hinau

#482A25

#512C1A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#512C1A
  • RGB81, 44, 26
  • CMYK0, 15, 22, 68
  • HSL20°, 51%, 21%
  • HSL Precise19.636°, 51.402%, 20.98%
  • HSV20°, 68%, 32%
  • HSB20°, 68%, 32%
  • HEX ID512C1A
  • DECIMAL ID5319706
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
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