#514343 Color Information

Hex color code: #514343

#514343 is a understated red color. In RGB it is (81, 67, 67), and in HSL it is (0°, 9%, 29%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#514343

RGB

81, 67, 67

HSL

0°, 9%, 29%

CMYK

0%, 17%, 17%, 68%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #514343;
background-color: #514343;
border-color: #514343;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #514343;
border: 2px solid #514343;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#514343]
text-[#514343]
border-[#514343]
shadow-[0_0_10px_514343]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #514343, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #514343; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #514343; 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 #514343; background-color: #51434315; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #51434320; border-left: 4px solid #514343; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #514343; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #514343 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

81, 67, 67

Red: 81 / Green: 67 / Blue: 67

HSL

0°, 9%, 29%

Hue: 0° / Saturation: 9% / Lightness: 29%

CMYK

0%, 17%, 17%, 68%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 17% / Key: 68%

What color is #514343?

#514343 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

435151

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #514343 to RGB:

rgb(81, 67, 67)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #514343 to HSL:

hsl(0, 9%, 29%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #514343 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 17%, 17%, 68%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A balanced red tone, #514343 has RGB (81, 67, 67) and HSL (0°, 9%, 29%). Known for evoking balance and subtlety, this desaturated neutral is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #514343 is #435151, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #51434A.

Use #514343 in CSS: color: #514343 or background-color: #514343. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #514343

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

Contrast Ratio: 2.23:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #514343?

#514343 is a balanced red color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #514343?

#514343 in RGB is (81, 67, 67) - 81 red, 67 green, and 67 blue.

How to use #514343 in CSS?

Use #514343 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #514343?

#435151 (complementary), #51434A (analogous), and #272020 (lighter shade) work well with #514343.