#51A161 Hex Color
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#51a161 is a moderately light, muted green with soft gray undertones and restrained saturation. Its steady, natural character suits sustainability, organic brands, gardening, pharmacy, and finance. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream, charcoal, or warm wood rather than a dominant background. The hex code #51a161 also supports black body text with about 6.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #51a161
What is #51a161 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #51a161 is rgb(81, 161, 97), in HSL hsl(132, 33%, 47%) and in CMYK 50%, 0%, 40%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #51a161?
#51a161 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and warm wood tones, which reinforce its muted, natural quality while terracotta can add a warmer accent without overwhelming the green in small doses.
Does #51a161 look warm or cool?
#51a161 reads as a balanced, slightly cool green because its muted saturation and gray undertones soften the warmth commonly found in yellow-leaning greens. It feels steady and natural rather than bright, tropical, or strongly earthy.
Is #51a161 readable on white or black?
#51a161 has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.62:1 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.