Information about #51302D color

#51302D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #51302D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(81, 48, 45) (31.8% red, 18.8% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 13 / 14 / 68 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#51302D is a mildly saturated red that stays on the darker end of the scale. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Jarrah Tree (#52312F). Slightly further away sit Espresso (#4E312D) and Cherrywood (#4E312E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(81, 48, 45)), which gives #51302D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.6:1 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. #51302D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#51302D color variations

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

#51302D 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 #51302D

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

Jarrah Tree color link
Jarrah Tree

#52312F

Espresso color link
Espresso

#4E312D

Cherrywood color link
Cherrywood

#4E312E

Purple Kite color link
Purple Kite

#512C31

Dark Oak color link
Dark Oak

#55342B

Timberland color link
Timberland

#4C332A

Pepperwood color link
Pepperwood

#542F27

Jarrah Stain color link
Jarrah Stain

#57332C

Teak Stain color link
Teak Stain

#4E3529

Warmed Brown color link
Warmed Brown

#4A302B

Attitude color link
Attitude

#532B32

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#51302D
  • RGB81, 48, 45
  • CMYK0, 13, 14, 68
  • CSSrgb(81, 48, 45)
  • HSL5°, 29%, 25%
  • HSL Precise5°, 28.571%, 24.706%
  • HSV5°, 44%, 32%
  • HSB5°, 44%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.188
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.318, 0.188, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.318, 0.188, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.318, 0.188, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID51302D
  • DECIMAL ID5320749
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01