#51795D Hex Color
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#51795d is a muted, ashy green with low saturation and medium-dark lightness. Its matte, dusty character supports understated branding for sustainability, gardening, pharmacy, and finance. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or dark brown, rather than a dominant background. White text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, and the hex code is #51795d.
Questions about #51795d
What is #51795d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #51795d is rgb(81, 121, 93), in HSL hsl(138, 20%, 40%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 23%, 53%.
Does #51795d look warm or cool?
#51795d reads as a muted, slightly cool green because its gray, ashy quality tempers green’s natural warmth. It feels calm and grounded rather than vivid, making it useful for understated visual systems.
What colors pair well with #51795d?
#51795d pairs well with warm cream and dark brown, which bring out its earthy character without competing with its low saturation. Use cream for lift, dark brown for depth, and terracotta as a warmer accent.
Is #51795d readable on white or black?
#51795d has a 4.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.24:1 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.