Color #511367 Color / Colour Code #511367
This page shows the hex color code for color #511367 (#511367). The colour is a purple tone with 69% saturation and 24% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #511367 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#511367 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 254, 284, and 314 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 284, 44, and 164 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #511367
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 284 and saturation at 69%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 284 to 329 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 284 with its complement at 104 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 #511367
Lightness variations at hue 284 and 69% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #511367
Design Use Cases for #511367
Vibrant Brand Color
#511367 has a strong 69% 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
#511367 at 24% 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
#511367 falls in the purple spectrum (hue 284). 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 #511367 (hue 284) to its complement at hue 104. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 314. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #511367, #296713);
CSS Code for #511367
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Colors visually similar to #511367 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #511367 (#511367)
#511367 is a purple color (colour) with RGB channel values of 81 red, 19 green, and 103 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 5.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 284 degrees with 69% saturation and 24% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #511367 is 47/255 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 21% cyan, 82% magenta, 0% yellow, and 60% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #511367 against white is 12.81:1 and against black is 1.64:1. 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 #296713 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #511367. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #271367 and #671354, 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 #511367?
- #511367 is Color #511367, a purple color (colour) with RGB(81, 19, 103), HSL(284, 69%, 24%), and CMYK(21%, 82%, 0%, 60%). Its perceived brightness is 47/255.
- Is #511367 accessible for text?
- Against white, #511367 has a contrast ratio of 12.81:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.64:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #511367?
- The complementary colour is #296713 (hue 104). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #271367 and #671354. The triadic palette adds #675113 and #136751 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #511367 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #511367; or rgb(81, 19, 103); or hsl(284, 69%, 24%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 284 69% 24%; 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.