Information about #511F25 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #511F25 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(81, 31, 37) (31.8% red, 12.2% green, 14.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 20 / 17 / 68 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #511F25 reads as a pleasantly vivid warm red and stays on the darker end of the scale. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Red Baron (#511D22). Slightly further away sit Lonestar (#522426) and Mayhem (#4D1B25).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(81, 31, 37)), which gives #511F25 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:68) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #511F25 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#511F25 color variations

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

#511F25 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 #511F25

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

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Renegade color link
Renegade

#592228

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#511F25
  • RGB81, 31, 37
  • CMYK0, 20, 17, 68
  • CSSrgb(81, 31, 37)
  • HSL353°, 45%, 22%
  • HSL Precise352.8°, 44.643%, 21.961%
  • HSV353°, 62%, 32%
  • HSB353°, 62%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.145
  • GLSLvec3(0.318, 0.122, 0.145)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.318, 0.122, 0.145, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.318, 0.122, 0.145)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB14.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID511F25
  • DECIMAL ID5316389
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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