Information about #512C0B color

#512C0B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#512C0B falls into the Orange Color Family — High Saturation, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(81, 44, 11) — 31.8% red, 17.3% green, 4.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 15 / 27 / 68. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #512C0B reads as a energetic, saturated orange and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Cioccolato (#55280C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Seal Brown (#59260B) and Pineapple (#563C0D).

In RGB terms — rgb(81, 44, 11) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 12.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:68) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #512C0B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#512C0B color variations

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

#512C0B 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 #512C0B

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

Cioccolato color link
Cioccolato

#55280C

Seal Brown color link
Seal Brown

#59260B

Pineapple color link
Pineapple

#563C0D

Deep Tangelo color link
Deep Tangelo

#592100

Deep Gamboge color link
Deep Gamboge

#593800

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

Red Planet color link
Red Planet

#5A2019

Deep Oak color link
Deep Oak

#412010

Bronzetone color link
Bronzetone

#4D400F

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#512C0B
  • RGB81, 44, 11
  • CMYK0, 15, 27, 68
  • CSSrgb(81, 44, 11)
  • HSL28°, 76%, 18%
  • HSL Precise28.286°, 76.087%, 18.039%
  • HSV28°, 86%, 32%
  • HSB28°, 86%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.043
  • GLSLvec3(0.318, 0.173, 0.043)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.318, 0.173, 0.043, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.318, 0.173, 0.043)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.3%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID512C0B
  • DECIMAL ID5319691
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01