#51A99A

Color Details

HEX
#51A99A
RGB
rgb(81, 169, 154)
HSL
hsl(170, 35%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(52%, 0%, 9%, 34%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.49:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #51a99a
Contrast 7.49:1 AAA
White on #51a99a
Contrast 2.80:1 Fail
#51a99a on Black
Contrast 7.49:1 AAA
#51a99a on White
Contrast 2.80:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#74baae
#97cbc2
#b9ddd7
#41877b
#31655c
#20443e

Complement & Analogous

#a95160
#518ca9
#51a96e

Triadic

#9a51a9
#a99a51

Monochrome

#20443e #31655c #51a99a #97cbc2 #b9ddd7 #dceeeb

Analogous

#51a96e #85c39a #51a99a #74a3ba #518ca9 #417087

Complementary Mix

#31655c #51a99a #97cbc2 #a95160 #c78e98 #6e353e

Nearby Colors

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About #51A99A

#51A99A converts to RGB(81, 169, 154) and HSL(170, 35%, 49%). 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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#51A99A FAQs

What is the RGB value of #51A99A?
RGB: 81, 169, 154. Copy as CSS: rgb(81, 169, 154)
Is #51A99A a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #51A99A?
Complement: #a95160.
Does #51A99A have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.80:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.49:1 (AAA (normal text)).