What color is #51171C?

#51171C is a dark red. In RGB it is rgb(81, 23, 28), and in HSL hsl(355, 56%, 20%).

Is #51171C accessible as text?

On white, #51171C has a contrast ratio of 14.10:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.49:1 (fails). For text placed on #51171C, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #51171C?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-950 (#4D0218).

What colors go well with #51171C?

#51171C pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #16504B. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #51171C below.

Is #51171C good for buttons?

#51171C works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #51171C — black text only reaches 1.49:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #51171C the same as CSS maroon?

No — #51171C is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#51171C Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #51171C

Not just a swatch — here's how #51171C works with other colors. Named schemes with #51171C in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #51171C Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Oxblood as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #51171C Secondary #7C4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #434F3A Anchor #5A222F

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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #51171C Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27959 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Oxblood holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #51171C Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Oxblood sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #51171C Secondary #634C4C 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 #51171C 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 28/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 69/100

High

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

Naturalness 71/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 60/100

High

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

Luxury 73/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 36/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 39/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #51171C with

Byzantium Espresso Brunswick Green Gainsboro

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 14.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E7C6C8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #502516 — 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 #51171C at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #51171C;
  --color-base-rgb: 81 23 28;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(30.1% 0.087 19.1);
  --color-50: #FCF3F3;
  --color-100: #F7DFE1;
  --color-200: #EDBFC3;
  --color-300: #DC9399;
  --color-400: #C76B72;
  --color-500: #AC4951;
  --color-600: #843E44;
  --color-700: #5E3135;
  --color-800: #3E2325;
  --color-900: #261718;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  oxblood: {
    50: '#FCF3F3',
    100: '#F7DFE1',
    200: '#EDBFC3',
    300: '#DC9399',
    400: '#C76B72',
    500: '#AC4951',
    600: '#843E44',
    700: '#5E3135',
    800: '#3E2325',
    900: '#261718',
  },
}

$base: #51171C;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FCF3F3;
$base-100: #F7DFE1;
$base-200: #EDBFC3;
$base-300: #DC9399;
$base-400: #C76B72;
$base-500: #AC4951;
$base-600: #843E44;
$base-700: #5E3135;
$base-800: #3E2325;
$base-900: #261718;
$base-hover: #401216;
$base-subtle: #DCA8AC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#51171C",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7DFE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDBFC3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DC9399",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C76B72",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AC4951",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#843E44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E3135",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2325",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261718",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #51171C

Color Lab

Pairs with #51171C

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