#511F47 Hex Code
Color Name: American Purple
What is hex #511F47 Color?
The color name of hex code #511F47 is American Purple. The RGB values are (81, 31, 71) which means it is composed of
44% red, 17% green and 39% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:62 Y:12 K:68. In the HSV/HSB scale, #511F47 has a hue of 312°, 62% saturation and a brightness value of 32%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #511F47 Color Codes
| Color Name | American Purple |
| RGB Values | (81, 31, 71) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 62%, 12%, 68%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (312°, 62%, 32%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #663333 |
| Inverse Color | #AEE0B8 [Celadon] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5115 C |
| Closest RAL | 4007 [Purple violet] |
| Complementary Color | #1F5129 [Cal Poly Pomona Green] |
| #511F47 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #3D3D3D |
| Desaturated | #383838 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #323232 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #2D2D2D |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #707070 |
Hex #511F47 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #511F47 is #1F5129 which is called Cal Poly Pomona Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #511F47 color is offered by #1F5129. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #511F47 are #511F2E and #421F51, called Brown Coffee and American Purple, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #511F47 with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #511F47 are #2E511F (Cal Poly Pomona Green) and #1F5142 (Brunswick Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#511F47 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #47511F (Army Green) and #1F4751 (Japanese Indigo) along with #511F47, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #511F47 has #47511F (Army Green), #1F5129 (Cal Poly Pomona Green) and #291F51 (Russian Violet). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #511F47 contains #51421F (Café Noir), #1F5129 (Cal Poly Pomona Green) and #1F2E51 (Space Cadet). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #511F47 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #511F47 rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 511F47 Color
Tints
744C6C- 85627E
- 977991
- A88FA3
- B9A5B5
- CBBCC8
- DCD2DA
- EEE9ED
Tones
- 5A3252
- 5F3C58
- 64465E
- 695064
- 6D5969
- 72636F
- 776D75
- 7B767A
Shades
- 411939
- 391632
- 31132B
- 291024
- 200C1C
- 180915
- 10060E
- 080307
#511F47 Color Patterns
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#511F47 Houndstooth Pattern
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#511F47 Plaid Pattern
#511F47 Color Interior Ideas
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
