What color is #51132F?

#51132F is a dark pink. In RGB it is rgb(81, 19, 47), and in HSL hsl(333, 62%, 20%).

Is #51132F accessible as text?

On white, #51132F has a contrast ratio of 14.15:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.48:1 (fails). For text placed on #51132F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #51132F?

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

What colors go well with #51132F?

#51132F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #135336. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #51132F below.

Is #51132F good for buttons?

#51132F works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #51132F — black text only reaches 1.48:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #51132F the same as CSS maroon?

No — #51132F 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.

#51132F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #51132F

Not just a swatch — here's how #51132F works with other colors. Named schemes with #51132F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #51132F Secondary #7C482B Surface #EBD9C1 Accent #444F39 Anchor #5A2231

Tyrian Purple 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 #51132F Anchor #141210 Accent #D49C50 Secondary #312529 Surface #F3EDE3

Tyrian Purple 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 #51132F Anchor #2B2A2E Secondary #6F6E74 Surface #EDE5DA Accent #290208

Tyrian Purple 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 Tyrian Purple.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #51132F Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Tyrian Purple 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 #51132F Secondary #634C53 Support #9C9087 Ink #17140F

Tyrian Purple 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 Tyrian Purple carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #51132F 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 27/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 69/100

High

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

Naturalness 26/100

Low

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 37/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 36/100

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 #51132F

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #51132F with

Purple Rosewood Castleton Green Gainsboro Eggplant

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 14.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E8C4D4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #53131B — 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 #51132F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #51132F;
  --color-base-rgb: 81 19 47;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(30.2% 0.096 356.9);
  --color-50: #FDF2F7;
  --color-100: #F8DDE9;
  --color-200: #EFBDD4;
  --color-300: #E090B4;
  --color-400: #CC6694;
  --color-500: #B14475;
  --color-600: #873A5D;
  --color-700: #602E45;
  --color-800: #3F222F;
  --color-900: #27161E;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  tyrian-purple: {
    50: '#FDF2F7',
    100: '#F8DDE9',
    200: '#EFBDD4',
    300: '#E090B4',
    400: '#CC6694',
    500: '#B14475',
    600: '#873A5D',
    700: '#602E45',
    800: '#3F222F',
    900: '#27161E',
  },
}

$base: #51132F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FDF2F7;
$base-100: #F8DDE9;
$base-200: #EFBDD4;
$base-300: #E090B4;
$base-400: #CC6694;
$base-500: #B14475;
$base-600: #873A5D;
$base-700: #602E45;
$base-800: #3F222F;
$base-900: #27161E;
$base-hover: #421026;
$base-subtle: #DFA5BF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#51132F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBDD4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E090B4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CC6694",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B14475",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#873A5D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602E45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F222F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161E",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}