#516D1C

Color Details

HEX
#516D1C
RGB
rgb(81, 109, 28)
HSL
hsl(81, 59%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(26%, 0%, 74%, 57%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.91:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #516d1c
Contrast 3.55:1 Fail
White on #516d1c
Contrast 5.91:1 AA
#516d1c on Black
Contrast 3.55:1 Fail
#516d1c on White
Contrast 5.91:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#748a49
#97a777
#b9c5a4
#415716
#314111
#202c0b

Complement & Analogous

#391c6d
#286d1c
#6d611c

Triadic

#1c516d
#6d1c51

Monochrome

#202c0b #314111 #516d1c #97a777 #b9c5a4 #dce2d2

Analogous

#6d611c #999060 #516d1c #538a49 #286d1c #205716

Complementary Mix

#314111 #516d1c #97a777 #391c6d #7e6ba0 #251247

Nearby Colors

#516d1b
#516d1d
#516d0c
#516d2c

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About #516D1C

#516D1C converts to RGB(81, 109, 28) and HSL(81, 59%, 27%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#516D1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #516D1C?
RGB: 81, 109, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(81, 109, 28)
Is #516D1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #516D1C?
Complement: #391c6d.
Does #516D1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.91:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.55:1 (AA (large text)).