Information about #512223 color

#512223 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #512223 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(81, 34, 35) (31.8% red, 13.3% green, 13.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 18 / 18 / 68 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#512223 is a pleasantly vivid red that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Lonestar (#522426). Nearby in the Register you will also find Nelson Red (#4F2525) and Red Baron (#511D22).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(81, 34, 35)), which gives #512223 its character. If you plan to put text on a #512223 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:68), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #512223 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#512223 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#512223 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#512223 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#512223 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#603031

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#6B4041

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#745354

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Grey

#808080

#512223 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#524822

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#523522

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#522236

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#522249

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#482252

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#512223 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
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#235352
#235352

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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
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#233B53
#233B53

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#23533A
#23533A

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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
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#533A23

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#53233B
#53233B

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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
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#235323
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#232353
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#535223
#535223

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#235352
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#232353
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#3B5323
#3B5323

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#235352
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#3A2353
#3A2353

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Nearest named colors to #512223

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Red Baron color link
Red Baron

#511D22

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Burnt Crimson color link
Burnt Crimson

#582124

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Speed Demon color link
Speed Demon

#551B24

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Mayhem color link
Mayhem

#4D1B25

Renegade color link
Renegade

#592228

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

#512223 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#512223
  • RGB81, 34, 35
  • CMYK0, 18, 18, 68
  • CSSrgb(81, 34, 35)
  • HSL359°, 41%, 23%
  • HSL Precise358.723°, 40.87%, 22.549%
  • HSV359°, 58%, 32%
  • HSB359°, 58%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • GLSLvec3(0.318, 0.133, 0.137)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.318, 0.133, 0.137, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.318, 0.133, 0.137)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB13.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID512223
  • DECIMAL ID5317155
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers20 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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