#511016 Color Information

Hex color code: #511016

#511016 is a deep red color. In RGB it is (81, 16, 22), and in HSL it is (354°, 67%, 19%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameMaroon
HEX
#511016
RGB
81, 16, 22
HSL
354°, 67%, 19%
CMYK
0%, 80%, 73%, 68%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #511016;
background-color: #511016;
border-color: #511016;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #511016;
border: 2px solid #511016;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#511016]
text-[#511016]
border-[#511016]
shadow-[0_0_10px_511016]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #511016, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #511016; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #511016; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #511016; background-color: #51101615; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #51101620; border-left: 4px solid #511016; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #511016; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #511016 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

81, 16, 22

Red: 81 / Green: 16 / Blue: 22

HSL

354°, 67%, 19%

Hue: 354° / Saturation: 67% / Lightness: 19%

CMYK

0%, 80%, 73%, 68%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 80% / Yellow: 73% / Key: 68%

What color is #511016?

#511016 is a very dark shade associated with sophistication and elegance.

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HEX to RGB

Convert #511016 to RGB:

rgb(81, 16, 22)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #511016 to HSL:

hsl(354, 67%, 19%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #511016 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 80%, 73%, 68%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A dramatic red tone, #511016 has RGB (81, 16, 22) and HSL (354°, 67%, 19%). Known for evoking sophistication and elegance, this very dark shade is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #511016 is #10514A, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #511037.

Use #511016 in CSS: color: #511016 or background-color: #511016. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #511016

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 1.44:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #511016?

#511016 is a dramatic red color - a very dark shade that evokes sophistication and elegance.

What is the RGB value of #511016?

#511016 in RGB is (81, 16, 22) - 81 red, 16 green, and 22 blue.

How to use #511016 in CSS?

Use #511016 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #511016?

#10514A (complementary), #511037 (analogous), and #110305 (lighter shade) work well with #511016.