Van Cleef is a
warm dark color with the hex code #511A15.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
81, 26, 21 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 68%, 74%, 68% for print applications.
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Van Cleef
#511A15
Van Cleef color values
- HEX
- #511A15
- RGB
- 81, 26, 21
- HSL
- 5°, 59%, 20%
- CMYK
- 0, 68, 74, 68
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Van Cleef sits at 5° on the color wheel with 59% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the red 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, Van Cleef is rendered as rgb(81, 26, 21), where the red channel dominates at 81, giving the color a clear red cast. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.
For print, Van Cleef translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 68M 74Y 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 Van Cleef
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #511A15;
--brand-primary-rgb: 81, 26, 21;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#511A15',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 68%
Y: 74%
K: 68%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(81, 26, 21)
rgba(81, 26, 21, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 5° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #511A15?
#511A15 is Van Cleef, a warm dark color with RGB values of 81, 26, 21. It has a hue of 5°, 59%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #511A15?
The RGB color code for #511A15 is rgb(81, 26, 21). This means it contains 81 red,
26 green, and 21 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Van Cleef a warm or cool color?
Van Cleef (#511A15) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #511A15 in CSS?
You can use #511A15 in CSS with:
background-color: #511A15; or color: #511A15; or as an RGB value: rgb(81, 26, 21). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 68%, 74%, 68%.