Color #511358 Color / Colour Code #511358
This page shows the hex color code for color #511358 (#511358). The colour is a purple tone with 64% saturation and 21% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #511358 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#511358 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 264, 294, and 324 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 294, 54, and 174 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #511358
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 294 and saturation at 64%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 294 to 339 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 294 with its complement at 114 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #511358
Lightness variations at hue 294 and 64% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #511358
Design Use Cases for #511358
Vibrant Brand Color
#511358 has a strong 64% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#511358 at 21% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its purple character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Creativity & Premium Positioning
#511358 falls in the purple spectrum (hue 294). Purple communicates creativity, wisdom, and luxury. It is effective for premium product highlights, creative portfolio accents, meditation app interfaces, and rewards program branding. Purple occupies a unique space between the energy of red and the calm of blue.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #511358 (hue 294) to its complement at hue 114. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 324. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #511358, #1a5813);
CSS Code for #511358
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Colors visually similar to #511358 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #511358 (#511358)
#511358 is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 81 red, 19 green, and 88 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 294 degrees with 64% saturation and 21% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #511358 is 45/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 78% magenta, 0% yellow, and 65% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #511358 against white is 13.26:1 and against black is 1.58:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #1A5813 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #511358. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2F1358 and #58133C, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #511358?
- #511358 is Color #511358, a purple color (colour) with RGB(81, 19, 88), HSL(294, 64%, 21%), and CMYK(8%, 78%, 0%, 65%). Its perceived brightness is 45/255.
- Is #511358 accessible for text?
- Against white, #511358 has a contrast ratio of 13.26:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.58:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #511358?
- The complementary colour is #1A5813 (hue 114). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2F1358 and #58133C. The triadic palette adds #585113 and #135851 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #511358 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #511358; or rgb(81, 19, 88); or hsl(294, 64%, 21%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 294 64% 21%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.