#51170E
Smouldering Log
#51170E, a red from the Velvet Wreath palette.
AaWhite text14.20:1AAA
AaBlack text1.47:1Fails
AaAs text on white14.20:1AAA
Description
Dark smoky red brown like a dying ember or oxblood leather, warm and deeply steadfast.
Psychology
Its muted dark warmth often feels serious and enduring, tending to suggest strength held in reserve.
Meaning
Oxblood recalls polished leather shoes and old books, standing for tradition, maturity and lasting quality.
Shades and tints
Variations
Harmonies
ComplementaryOpen in the generator
AnalogousOpen in the generator
TriadicOpen in the generator
Split complementaryOpen in the generator
TetradicOpen in the generator
SquareOpen in the generator
Tints and shadesOpen in the generator
Matches in Tailwind, CSS and our library
Tailwind CSS
CSS color names
How it looks with color blindness
On a website
ButtonA text linkBadge
ButtonA text linkBadge
The button uses white text (14.20:1).
Code
/* CSS */
:root {
--brand: #51170e;
}
/* tailwind.config.js, theme.extend.colors */
brand: {
50: '#f9f6f6',
100: '#f0ebea',
200: '#e1d7d6',
300: '#ccbbb8',
400: '#b29894',
500: '#987671',
600: '#855c56',
700: '#74463e',
800: '#632f27',
900: '#51170e',
950: '#350e08',
},Use #51170E in your apps
ProcreateTap the color disc, open the Value tab, and type the code in the Hex field.
CanvaSelect the element, tap the color tile, choose + (new color) and paste the code.
IllustratorDouble-click the Fill box and paste the code in the # field of the Color Picker.
PhotoshopClick the foreground color and paste the code in the # field of the Color Picker.
FigmaSelect the layer, click the Fill swatch and paste the code in the hex field.