Jacarta

Q: How do I use #512C6D in CSS?

You can use #512C6D in CSS with: background-color: #512C6D; or color: #512C6D; or as an RGB value: rgb(81, 44, 109). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 60%, 0%, 57%.

#512C6D

Jacarta is a cool dark color with the hex code #512C6D. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 81, 44, 109 in digital design or CMYK 26%, 60%, 0%, 57% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Jacarta color values

HEX: #512C6D
RGB: 81, 44, 109
HSL: 274°, 42%, 30%
CMYK: 26, 60, 0, 57

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Jacarta sits at 274° on the color wheel with 42% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the blue-violet segment of the spectrum. The moderate 42% 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, Jacarta is rendered as rgb(81, 44, 109), where the blue channel is highest at 109, anchoring the color in the cool register. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Jacarta translates to a CMYK breakdown of 26C 60M 0Y 57K. A substantial black component (57%) 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 Jacarta

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #512C6D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 81, 44, 109;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#512C6D',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 26%
M: 60%
Y: 0%
K: 57%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(81, 44, 109)
rgba(81, 44, 109, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

9 brand s with colors near 274° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #512C6D?

#512C6D is Jacarta, a cool dark color with RGB values of 81, 44, 109. It has a hue of 274°, 42% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #512C6D?

The RGB color code for #512C6D is rgb(81, 44, 109). This means it contains 81 red, 44 green, and 109 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Jacarta a warm or cool color?

Jacarta (#512C6D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #512C6D in CSS?

You can use #512C6D in CSS with: background-color: #512C6D; or color: #512C6D; or as an RGB value: rgb(81, 44, 109). For print design, use CMYK: 26%, 60%, 0%, 57%.