#51180B Color Information

Hex color code: #51180B

The hex color #51180B is a dark red with RGB values of (81, 24, 11) and HSL of (11°, 76%, 18%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

Try:
Color NameMaroon
HEX
#51180B
RGB
81, 24, 11
HSL
11°, 76%, 18%
CMYK
0%, 70%, 86%, 68%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #51180B;
background-color: #51180B;
border-color: #51180B;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #51180B;
border: 2px solid #51180B;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#51180B]
text-[#51180B]
border-[#51180B]
shadow-[0_0_10px_51180B]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #51180B, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #51180B; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #51180B; 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 #51180B; background-color: #51180B15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #51180B20; border-left: 4px solid #51180B; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #51180B; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #51180B in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

81, 24, 11

Red: 81 / Green: 24 / Blue: 11

HSL

11°, 76%, 18%

Hue: 11° / Saturation: 76% / Lightness: 18%

CMYK

0%, 70%, 86%, 68%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 70% / Yellow: 86% / Key: 68%

What color is #51180B?

#51180B is a very dark shade associated with sophistication and elegance.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #51180B to RGB:

rgb(81, 24, 11)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #51180B to HSL:

hsl(11, 76%, 18%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #51180B to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 70%, 86%, 68%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A intense red tone, #51180B has RGB (81, 24, 11) and HSL (11°, 76%, 18%). Known for evoking sophistication and elegance, this very dark shade is frequently chosen for fintech and productivity apps. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #51180B is #0B4451, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #510B21.

Use #51180B in CSS: color: #51180B or background-color: #51180B. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #51180B

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

Contrast Ratio: 1.49:1
WCAG AA: Fail
WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #51180B?

#51180B is a intense red color - a very dark shade that evokes sophistication and elegance.

What is the RGB value of #51180B?

#51180B in RGB is (81, 24, 11) - 81 red, 24 green, and 11 blue.

How to use #51180B in CSS?

Use #51180B directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #51180B?

#0B4451 (complementary), #510B21 (analogous), and #0D0402 (lighter shade) work well with #51180B.