#51794E Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #51794e is a dark green with low saturation and a matte, slightly gray cast. Its restrained character suggests calm, safety, and stability in sustainable brands, pharmacy interfaces, gardening layouts, and finance materials. Use this hex code as a supporting tone with warm ivory or faded terracotta; white text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #51794e
What is #51794e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #51794e is rgb(81, 121, 78), in HSL hsl(116, 22%, 39%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 36%, 53%.
What colors pair well with #51794e?
Warm ivory and faded terracotta pair well with #51794e because they balance its muted, slightly cool gray cast with gentle warmth and earthy contrast, making the palette feel grounded without becoming overly bright or saturated. Use terracotta for accents and ivory for larger backgrounds.
Is #51794e warm or cool?
#51794e reads as a muted, slightly cool green because its low saturation and gray cast soften the natural warmth often associated with green. It feels calm and restrained rather than vivid, making it useful for quiet, dependable visual systems.
Is #51794e readable on white or black?
#51794e has a 5.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.19:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.