#516D2C

Color Details

HEX
#516D2C
RGB
rgb(81, 109, 44)
HSL
hsl(86, 42%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(26%, 0%, 60%, 57%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.88:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #516d2c
Contrast 3.57:1 Fail
White on #516d2c
Contrast 5.88:1 AA
#516d2c on Black
Contrast 3.57:1 Fail
#516d2c on White
Contrast 5.88:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#748a56
#97a780
#b9c5ab
#415723
#31411a
#202c12

Complement & Analogous

#482c6d
#316d2c
#6d682c

Triadic

#2c516d
#6d2c51

Monochrome

#202c12 #31411a #516d2c #97a780 #b9c5ab #dce2d5

Analogous

#6d682c #99956b #516d2c #5a8a56 #316d2c #275723

Complementary Mix

#31411a #516d2c #97a780 #482c6d #8876a0 #2f1d47

Nearby Colors

#516d2b
#516d2d
#516d1c
#516d3c

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About #516D2C

#516D2C converts to RGB(81, 109, 44) and HSL(86, 42%, 30%). 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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#516D2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #516D2C?
RGB: 81, 109, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(81, 109, 44)
Is #516D2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #516D2C?
Complement: #482c6d.
Does #516D2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.88:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.57:1 (AA (large text)).