#518D72 Hex Color
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The hex code #518d72 is a dusty, cool teal with ashy gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its medium depth brings clarity and calm to healthcare, wellness, and technology branding without feeling clinical. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or muted navy. Black text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #518d72
What is #518d72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #518d72 is rgb(81, 141, 114), in HSL hsl(153, 27%, 44%) and in CMYK 43%, 0%, 19%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #518d72?
Does #518d72 read as a warm or cool color?
The #518d72 hex color reads cool because its teal-green base is softened by ashy gray undertones, creating a restrained, calm character rather than yellow warmth; it feels clear and composed without the sterility of a brighter blue-green.
Is #518d72 readable on white or black?
#518d72 has a 3.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.40:1 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.