Information about #51242D color

#51242D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #51242D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(81, 36, 45) — 31.8% red, 14.1% green, 17.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 18 / 14 / 68. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#51242D presents itself as a moderately toned warm red — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. 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 practically indistinguishable from Zibibbo (#51242B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cowboy (#4D282D) and Arthouse (#4D202E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(81, 36, 45)), which gives #51242D its character. If you plan to put text on a #51242D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.8:1 (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. No one has named #51242D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#51242D color variations

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#51242D 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme

Square

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

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #51242D

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

Zibibbo color link
Zibibbo

#51242B

Cowboy color link
Cowboy

#4D282D

Arthouse color link
Arthouse

#4D202E

Volcano color link
Volcano

#4E2728

Courage color link
Courage

#4B252A

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Black Rose color link
Black Rose

#532934

Attitude color link
Attitude

#532B32

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#51242D
  • RGB81, 36, 45
  • CMYK0, 18, 14, 68
  • CSSrgb(81, 36, 45)
  • HSL348°, 38%, 23%
  • HSL Precise348°, 38.462%, 22.941%
  • HSV348°, 56%, 32%
  • HSB348°, 56%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.318, 0.141, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.318, 0.141, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.318, 0.141, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID51242D
  • DECIMAL ID5317677
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01