#518772 Hex Color
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#518772 is a cool, dusty teal with low saturation and a gray cast. Its medium-dark value brings clarity and calm without the sharpness of brighter greens. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in wellness, healthcare, or technology palettes, especially beside warm cream or charcoal. Black text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #518772
What is #518772 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #518772 is rgb(81, 135, 114), in HSL hsl(157, 25%, 42%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 16%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #518772?
Warm cream and muted terracotta pair well with #518772, adding gentle contrast while preserving its dusty, cool character for wellness, hospitality, and communication palettes that need a more human feel. Charcoal works well for text and interface details.
Is #518772 readable on white or black?
#518772 has a 4.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.05:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.