#51A48A

Color Details

HEX
#51A48A
RGB
rgb(81, 164, 138)
HSL
hsl(161, 34%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(51%, 0%, 16%, 36%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.03:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #51a48a
Contrast 7.03:1 AAA
White on #51a48a
Contrast 2.99:1 Fail
#51a48a on Black
Contrast 7.03:1 AAA
#51a48a on White
Contrast 2.99:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#74b6a1
#97c8b9
#b9dbd0
#41836e
#316253
#204237

Complement & Analogous

#a4516b
#5195a4
#51a460

Triadic

#8a51a4
#a48a51

Monochrome

#204237 #316253 #51a48a #97c8b9 #b9dbd0 #dcede8

Analogous

#51a460 #85bf90 #51a48a #74aab6 #5195a4 #417783

Complementary Mix

#316253 #51a48a #97c8b9 #a4516b #c48e9f #6b3546

Nearby Colors

#51a489
#51a48b
#51a47a
#51a49a

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About #51A48A

#51A48A converts to RGB(81, 164, 138) and HSL(161, 34%, 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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#51A48A FAQs

What is the RGB value of #51A48A?
RGB: 81, 164, 138. Copy as CSS: rgb(81, 164, 138)
Is #51A48A a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #51A48A?
Complement: #a4516b.
Does #51A48A have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.99:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.03:1 (AAA (normal text)).