Loulou is a
warm dark color with the hex code #511542.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
81, 21, 66 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 74%, 19%, 68% for print applications.
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Loulou
#511542
Loulou color values
- HEX
- #511542
- RGB
- 81, 21, 66
- HSL
- 315°, 59%, 20%
- CMYK
- 0, 74, 19, 68
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Loulou sits at 315° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the violet-magenta segment of the spectrum. The moderate 59% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Loulou is rendered as rgb(81, 21, 66), where the red channel dominates at 81, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.
For print, Loulou translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 74M 19Y 68K. A substantial black component (68%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Loulou
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #511542;
--brand-primary-rgb: 81, 21, 66;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#511542',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 74%
Y: 19%
K: 68%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(81, 21, 66)
rgba(81, 21, 66, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #511542?
#511542 is Loulou, a warm dark color with RGB values of 81, 21, 66. It has a hue of 315°, 59%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #511542?
The RGB color code for #511542 is rgb(81, 21, 66). This means it contains 81 red,
21 green, and 66 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Loulou a warm or cool color?
Loulou (#511542) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #511542 in CSS?
You can use #511542 in CSS with:
background-color: #511542; or color: #511542; or as an RGB value: rgb(81, 21, 66). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 74%, 19%, 68%.