#519F50 Hex Color
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A muted, mid-tone green with enough depth to feel steady rather than bright. #519f50 reads organic and grounded, so it suits eco branding, garden sites, and finance work. Its hex code sits at a lightness where black text stays readable, about 6.4:1 contrast, enough for small body copy under WCAG AA. Best used as a supporting tone alongside warm creams or deep plum accents.
Questions about #519f50
What is #519f50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #519f50 is rgb(81, 159, 80), in HSL hsl(119, 33%, 47%) and in CMYK 49%, 0%, 50%, 38%.
What text color works best on #519f50?
Black text is the safest choice on #519f50, with about 6.4:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. White text drops to roughly 3.3:1, so keep it for large type only.
What colors pair well with #519f50?
Warm creams and plum bring out its earthy side, while navy gives it a steadier, more corporate feel. Pale pastels tend to wash out its muted tone, so skip them in tight palettes.
Is #519f50 readable on white or black?
#519f50 has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 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.