Color #51153A Color / Colour Code #51153A
This page shows the hex color code for color #51153a (#51153A). The colour is a pink tone with 59% saturation and 20% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #51153A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#51153A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 293, 323, and 353 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 323, 83, and 203 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #51153A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 323 and saturation at 59%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 323 to 8 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 323 with its complement at 143 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 #51153A
Lightness variations at hue 323 and 59% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #51153A
Design Use Cases for #51153A
Balanced UI Color
At 59% saturation, #51153A strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#51153A at 20% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its pink character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Playfulness & Compassion
#51153A is in the pink range (hue 323). Pink ranges from energetic to gentle depending on saturation and lightness. Use it for beauty and cosmetics branding, social app interfaces, Valentine's themes, and youth-oriented design. Desaturated pinks work well as soft background tints.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #51153A (hue 323) to its complement at hue 143. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 353. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #51153a, #15512c);
CSS Code for #51153A
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About Color #51153A (#51153A)
#51153A is a pink color (colour) with RGB channel values of 81 red, 21 green, and 58 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 323 degrees with 59% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #51153A is 43/255 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 0% cyan, 74% magenta, 28% yellow, and 68% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #51153A against white is 13.83:1 and against black is 1.52:1. 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 #15512C creates maximum visual tension when paired with #51153A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #4A1551 and #51151C, 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 #51153A?
- #51153A is Color #51153A, a pink color (colour) with RGB(81, 21, 58), HSL(323, 59%, 20%), and CMYK(0%, 74%, 28%, 68%). Its perceived brightness is 43/255.
- Is #51153A accessible for text?
- Against white, #51153A has a contrast ratio of 13.83:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.52:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #51153A?
- The complementary colour is #15512C (hue 143). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #4A1551 and #51151C. The triadic palette adds #3A5115 and #153A51 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #51153A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #51153a; or rgb(81, 21, 58); or hsl(323, 59%, 20%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 323 59% 20%; 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.