Information about #51384B color

#51384B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #51384B belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(81, 56, 75) — 31.8% red, 22% green, 29.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 10 / 2 / 68. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#51384B is a softly toned electric magenta that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Bossanova (#4C3D4E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Loulou (#4C3347) and Purple Taupe (#50404D).

The recipe behind #51384B is rgb(81, 56, 75), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #51384B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.0:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:68) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #51384B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#51384B color variations

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

#51384B 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 #51384B

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

Bossanova color link
Bossanova

#4C3D4E

Loulou color link
Loulou

#4C3347

Purple Taupe color link
Purple Taupe

#50404D

Broadway color link
Broadway

#553146

Voodoo color link
Voodoo

#533455

Mortar color link
Mortar

#504351

Satellite color link
Satellite

#554244

Velocity color link
Velocity

#4B4042

Half Barista color link
Half Barista

#513F3F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#51384B
  • RGB81, 56, 75
  • CMYK0, 10, 2, 68
  • CSSrgb(81, 56, 75)
  • HSL314°, 18%, 27%
  • HSL Precise314.4°, 18.248%, 26.863%
  • HSV314°, 31%, 32%
  • HSB314°, 31%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.294
  • GLSLvec3(0.318, 0.220, 0.294)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.318, 0.220, 0.294, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.318, 0.220, 0.294)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.4%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID51384B
  • DECIMAL ID5322827
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01