Color swatch image showing #51483E with RGB(81,72,62) values
Color swatch image showing #51483E with RGB(81,72,62) values

#51483E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #51483E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#51483E Color Information

#51483E RGB value is (81, 72, 62). The hex color red value is 81, green is 72, and blue is 62. Its HSL format shows a hue of 32°, saturation of 13 percent, and lightness of 28 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 11 percent, 23 percent, 68 percent.

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#51483E Color Meaning

Color #51483E(horses) (#51483E) signifies equine strength, earthen warmth, and specific natural history. #51483E rich, reddish-brown is named for the common coat color of horses, suggesting muscle, hide, and sun-baked soil. Psychologically, Dark Liver (#51483E) for horses promotes feelings of dependable power, natural grace, and warm, animal companionship. #51483E culturally references specific horse breeds, Western landscapes, and traditional leather tack. Spiritually, #51483E color represents partnership with nature, raw physical beauty, and the spirit of the herd, embodying a trusted, powerful, and deeply grounded energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #51483E across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#51483E
RGB
rgb(81, 72, 62)
HSL
hsl(32°, 13%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 23%, 68%)
HSV
hsv(32°, 23%, 32%)
XYZ
6.5802 6.7319 5.5100
Yxy
6.7319 0.3496 0.3577
Hunter Lab
25.9459 0.0438 0.1392
CIE-Lab
31.1885 1.9082 7.3830

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red81 / 255 (32%)
32%
Green72 / 255 (28%)
28%
Blue62 / 255 (24%)
24%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Yellow23 / 100 (23%)
23%
Key (Black)68 / 100 (68%)
68%

Color Variations

#51483E harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#51483E harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #51483E for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#51483E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

8.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.95:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #51483E appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#51483E

protanopia

#4d4d40

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #51483E;

Text Color

color: #51483E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #51483E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #51483E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #51483E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #51483E 0%, #332d27 100%);

#51483E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #51483E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.