What color is #511F22?

#511F22 is a dark red. In RGB it is rgb(81, 31, 34), and in HSL hsl(356, 45%, 22%).

Is #511F22 accessible as text?

On white, #511F22 has a contrast ratio of 13.38:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 1.57:1 (fails). For text placed on #511F22, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #511F22?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-950 (#461901).

What colors go well with #511F22?

#511F22 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #1F514E. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #511F22 below.

Is #511F22 good for buttons?

#511F22 works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #511F22 — black text only reaches 1.57:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #511F22 the same as CSS maroon?

No — #511F22 is not the CSS named color maroon, but maroon (#800000) is the closest CSS named color.

#511F22 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #511F22

Not just a swatch — here's how #511F22 works with other colors. Named schemes with #511F22 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #511F22 Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Bistre 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 #511F22 Secondary #7C4928 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #434F3A Anchor #5A222F

Bistre 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 #511F22 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27959 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Bistre 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 #511F22 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Bistre 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 #511F22 Secondary #645151 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Bistre 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 Bistre carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #511F22 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 30/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 67/100

High

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

Naturalness 63/100

High

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 71/100

High

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

Brand distinctiveness 29/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #511F22 with

Byzantium Espresso Dark Slate Gray 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 13.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #E4CACC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #512C1F — 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 #511F22 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #511F22;
  --color-base-rgb: 81 31 34;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(31.4% 0.075 18.8);
  --color-50: #FBF4F4;
  --color-100: #F4E1E2;
  --color-200: #E8C4C6;
  --color-300: #D59B9E;
  --color-400: #BE7479;
  --color-500: #A25358;
  --color-600: #7D4549;
  --color-700: #5A3538;
  --color-800: #3B2627;
  --color-900: #251919;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  bistre: {
    50: '#FBF4F4',
    100: '#F4E1E2',
    200: '#E8C4C6',
    300: '#D59B9E',
    400: '#BE7479',
    500: '#A25358',
    600: '#7D4549',
    700: '#5A3538',
    800: '#3B2627',
    900: '#251919',
  },
}

$base: #511F22;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FBF4F4;
$base-100: #F4E1E2;
$base-200: #E8C4C6;
$base-300: #D59B9E;
$base-400: #BE7479;
$base-500: #A25358;
$base-600: #7D4549;
$base-700: #5A3538;
$base-800: #3B2627;
$base-900: #251919;
$base-hover: #41191B;
$base-subtle: #D8AFB2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#511F22",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FBF4F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F4E1E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#E8C4C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D59B9E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#BE7479",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A25358",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#7D4549",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5A3538",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3B2627",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#251919",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #511F22

Color Lab

Pairs with #511F22

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