Information about #512C1C color

#512C1C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #512C1C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(81, 44, 28) (31.8% red, 17.3% green, 11% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 21 / 68 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#512C1C is a pleasantly vivid orange that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Indian Tan (#4F301F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Sofisticata (#4E2D21) and Scoria (#532620).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(81, 44, 28)), which gives #512C1C its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:68), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#512C1C color variations

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

#512C1C color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#EACEC2

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White

#FFFFFF

#512C1C color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#3F2215

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#2F1910

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#1F110A

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Black

#000000

#512C1C color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#6B493A

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#755A4E

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Grey

#808080

#512C1C 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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#4A4F1B

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#4F401B

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#512C1C

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#4F1B20

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#4F1B35

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#4F1B4A

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#512C1C 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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#1B4050
#1B4050

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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
#512C1C
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#1B2650
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#1B5045
#1B5045

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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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#512C1C
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#501B26
#501B26

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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
#512C1C
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#1B502B
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#2B1B50
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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
#512C1C
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#40501B
#40501B

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#1B4050
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#2B1B50
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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
#512C1C
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#26501B
#26501B

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#1B4050
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#451B50
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Nearest named colors to #512C1C

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

Indian Tan color link
Indian Tan

#4F301F

Sofisticata color link
Sofisticata

#4E2D21

Scoria color link
Scoria

#532620

Brown Bramble color link
Brown Bramble

#53331E

Boiled Red Bean Brown color link
Boiled Red Bean Brown

#542D24

Hukanui color link
Hukanui

#572A23

Caput Mortuum color link
Caput Mortuum

#592720

Nelson Red color link
Nelson Red

#4F2525

Pepperwood color link
Pepperwood

#542F27

Rialto color link
Rialto

#4C2322

Cafe Noir color link
Cafe Noir

#4B3621

Lonestar color link
Lonestar

#522426

#512C1C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#512C1C
  • RGB81, 44, 28
  • CMYK0, 15, 21, 68
  • CSSrgb(81, 44, 28)
  • HSL18°, 49%, 21%
  • HSL Precise18.113°, 48.624%, 21.373%
  • HSV18°, 65%, 32%
  • HSB18°, 65%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • GLSLvec3(0.318, 0.173, 0.110)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.318, 0.173, 0.110, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.318, 0.173, 0.110)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID512C1C
  • DECIMAL ID5319708
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers17 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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