#513B38 Color Information

Hex color code: #513B38

The hex color #513B38 is a muted red with RGB values of (81, 59, 56) and HSL of (7°, 18%, 27%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#513B38

RGB

81, 59, 56

HSL

7°, 18%, 27%

CMYK

0%, 27%, 31%, 68%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #513B38;
background-color: #513B38;
border-color: #513B38;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #513B38;
border: 2px solid #513B38;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#513B38]
text-[#513B38]
border-[#513B38]
shadow-[0_0_10px_513B38]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #513B38, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #513B38; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #513B38; 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 #513B38; background-color: #513B3815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #513B3820; border-left: 4px solid #513B38; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #513B38; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #513B38 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

81, 59, 56

Red: 81 / Green: 59 / Blue: 56

HSL

7°, 18%, 27%

Hue: 7° / Saturation: 18% / Lightness: 27%

CMYK

0%, 27%, 31%, 68%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 27% / Yellow: 31% / Key: 68%

What color is #513B38?

#513B38 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

384E51

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #513B38 to RGB:

rgb(81, 59, 56)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #513B38 to HSL:

hsl(7, 18%, 27%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #513B38 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 27%, 31%, 68%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#513B38 is a balanced red color with RGB values of 81, 59, 56 and HSL of 7°, 18%, 27%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #513B38 is #384E51, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #513842.

Use #513B38 in CSS: color: #513B38 or background-color: #513B38. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #513B38

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.03:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #513B38?

#513B38 is a balanced red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #513B38?

#513B38 in RGB is (81, 59, 56) - 81 red, 59 green, and 56 blue.

How to use #513B38 in CSS?

Use #513B38 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #513B38?

#384E51 (complementary), #513842 (analogous), and #241A19 (lighter shade) work well with #513B38.