#51A48B

Color Details

HEX
#51A48B
RGB
rgb(81, 164, 139)
HSL
hsl(162, 34%, 48%)
CMYK
cmyk(51%, 0%, 15%, 36%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.03:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #51a48b
Contrast 7.03:1 AAA
White on #51a48b
Contrast 2.99:1 Fail
#51a48b on Black
Contrast 7.03:1 AAA
#51a48b on White
Contrast 2.99:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#74b6a2
#97c8b9
#b9dbd1
#41836f
#316253
#204238

Complement & Analogous

#a4516a
#5193a4
#51a461

Triadic

#8b51a4
#a48b51

Monochrome

#204238 #316253 #51a48b #97c8b9 #b9dbd1 #dcede8

Analogous

#51a461 #85bf90 #51a48b #74a9b6 #5193a4 #417683

Complementary Mix

#316253 #51a48b #97c8b9 #a4516a #c48e9e #6b3545

Nearby Colors

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#51a47b
#51a49b

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About #51A48B

#51A48B converts to RGB(81, 164, 139) and HSL(162, 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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#51A48B FAQs

What is the RGB value of #51A48B?
RGB: 81, 164, 139. Copy as CSS: rgb(81, 164, 139)
Is #51A48B a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #51A48B?
Complement: #a4516a.
Does #51A48B have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.99:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.03:1 (AAA (normal text)).