#51A28D

Color Details

HEX
#51A28D
RGB
rgb(81, 162, 141)
HSL
hsl(164, 33%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(50%, 0%, 13%, 36%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 6.90:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #51a28d
Contrast 6.90:1 AA
White on #51a28d
Contrast 3.04:1 Fail
#51a28d on Black
Contrast 6.90:1 AA
#51a28d on White
Contrast 3.04:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#74b5a4
#97c7bb
#b9dad1
#418271
#316155
#204138

Complement & Analogous

#a35268
#5290a3
#52a365

Triadic

#8d52a3
#a38d52

Monochrome

#204138 #316155 #51a28d #97c7bb #b9dad1 #dcece8

Analogous

#52a365 #86bf93 #51a28d #75a6b5 #5290a3 #427382

Complementary Mix

#316155 #51a28d #97c7bb #a35268 #c38f9d #6a3544

Nearby Colors

#51a28c
#51a28e
#51a27d
#51a29d

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About #51A28D

#51A28D converts to RGB(81, 162, 141) and HSL(164, 33%, 48%). 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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#51A28D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #51A28D?
RGB: 81, 162, 141. Copy as CSS: rgb(81, 162, 141)
Is #51A28D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #51A28D?
Complement: #a35268.
Does #51A28D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 3.04:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 6.90:1 (AA (normal text)).