#51242D
Dark Red
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About #51242D Dark Red
#51242D is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 36 green, and 45 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 348°, saturation of 38%, and lightness of 23%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
348°
Hue
38%
Saturation
23%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #51242D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #51242D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#51242D on White
Contrast Ratio12.8:1
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Aa#51242D on Black
Contrast Ratio1.64:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #51242D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #51242D |
| RGB | rgb(81, 36, 45) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 38%, 23%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 36, 45 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 14.1%, 17.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 56%, 44%, 68% |
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