#51887E Hex Color
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Far from a bright tropical teal, #51887e is a dusty, ashy shade with gray undertones. Designers reach for this hex code when a palette needs calm without tipping into cold blue. It works as a dominant base in wellness or healthcare branding, and pairs nicely with terracotta for warmth. Black text reads clearly on it at about 5.2:1, so it passes AA for body copy.
Questions about #51887e
What is #51887e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #51887e is rgb(81, 136, 126), in HSL hsl(169, 25%, 43%) and in CMYK 40%, 0%, 7%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #51887e?
Warm earth tones like terracotta or clay bring out its green side, while navy deepens its cool base. Skip pale pastels, they wash it out.
Is #51887e readable on white or black?
#51887e has a 4.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.17:1 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.