What color is #511125?

#511125 is a dark rose. In RGB it is rgb(81, 17, 37), and in HSL hsl(341, 65%, 19%).

Is #511125 accessible as text?

On white, #511125 has a contrast ratio of 14.42:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.46:1 (fails). For text placed on #511125, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #511125?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-950 (#510424).

What colors go well with #511125?

#511125 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #11503C. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #511125 below.

Is #511125 good for buttons?

#511125 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #511125 — black text only reaches 1.46:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #511125 the same as CSS maroon?

No — #511125 is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#511125 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #511125

Not just a swatch — here's how #511125 works with other colors. Named schemes with #511125 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #511125 Secondary #7C482A Surface #EBD9C1 Accent #444F39 Anchor #5A2230

Oxblood plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Luxury Packaging Feature · 5 colors

Feature #511125 Anchor #141210 Accent #D39D4F Secondary #322527 Surface #F3EDE3

Oxblood carries the depth in this luxury scheme, offset by a brass accent and near-black and held together by a deep neutral and an off-white surface.

Moody Editorial Color · 5 colors

Color #511125 Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E74 Surface #EDE6DA Accent #270103

Oxblood adds the colour to this moody editorial scheme — charcoal and a mid-grey around it, a bone highlight, and a muted jewel accent drawn from Oxblood.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #511125 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Oxblood sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #511125 Secondary #624A4E Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Oxblood is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Oxblood carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #511125 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 71/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 27/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 70/100

High

Deep and grounding — anchors a layout, strong dark-mode base.

Naturalness 44/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 74/100

High

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 36/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #511125

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #511125 with

Byzantium Bistre Brunswick Green Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 14.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E9C2CF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #501211 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #511125 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #511125;
  --color-base-rgb: 81 17 37;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(29.6% 0.095 6.5);
  --color-50: #FDF2F5;
  --color-100: #F9DDE5;
  --color-200: #F1BCCD;
  --color-300: #E28EA8;
  --color-400: #CF6385;
  --color-500: #B44165;
  --color-600: #893852;
  --color-700: #622D3E;
  --color-800: #40212B;
  --color-900: #27161B;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  oxblood: {
    50: '#FDF2F5',
    100: '#F9DDE5',
    200: '#F1BCCD',
    300: '#E28EA8',
    400: '#CF6385',
    500: '#B44165',
    600: '#893852',
    700: '#622D3E',
    800: '#40212B',
    900: '#27161B',
  },
}

$base: #511125;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF2F5;
$base-100: #F9DDE5;
$base-200: #F1BCCD;
$base-300: #E28EA8;
$base-400: #CF6385;
$base-500: #B44165;
$base-600: #893852;
$base-700: #622D3E;
$base-800: #40212B;
$base-900: #27161B;
$base-hover: #400E1E;
$base-subtle: #E0A2B6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#511125",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DDE5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BCCD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E28EA8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CF6385",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B44165",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#893852",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#622D3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#40212B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}