Color #511C0B Color / Colour Code #511C0B
This page shows the hex color code for color #511c0b (#511C0B). The colour is a orange tone with 76% saturation and 18% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #511C0B against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#511C0B paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 345, 15, and 45 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 15, 135, and 255 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #511C0B
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 15 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 15 to 60 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 15 with its complement at 195 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 #511C0B
Lightness variations at hue 15 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #511C0B
Design Use Cases for #511C0B
Vibrant Brand Color
#511C0B has a strong 76% 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
#511C0B at 18% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its orange character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#511C0B sits in the orange range (hue 15). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #511C0B (hue 15) to its complement at hue 195. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 45. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #511c0b, #0b3f51);
CSS Code for #511C0B
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About Color #511C0B (#511C0B)
#511C0B is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 81 red, 28 green, and 11 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 15 degrees with 76% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #511C0B is 42/255 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, 65% magenta, 86% yellow, and 68% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #511C0B against white is 13.81:1 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 #0B3F51 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #511C0B. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #510B1C and #513F0B, 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 #511C0B?
- #511C0B is Color #511C0B, a orange color (colour) with RGB(81, 28, 11), HSL(15, 76%, 18%), and CMYK(0%, 65%, 86%, 68%). Its perceived brightness is 42/255.
- Is #511C0B accessible for text?
- Against white, #511C0B has a contrast ratio of 13.81:1 (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 #511C0B?
- The complementary colour is #0B3F51 (hue 195). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #510B1C and #513F0B. The triadic palette adds #0B511C and #1C0B51 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #511C0B in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #511c0b; or rgb(81, 28, 11); or hsl(15, 76%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 15 76% 18%; 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.