#51A755 Hex Color
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#51a755 is a balanced, medium-saturation green that avoids neon harshness. It brings a grounded, natural feel to branding and UI elements like buttons or notification icons. Pair this color with warm grays to avoid a jarring look. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, the hex code #51a755 is an accessible choice for legible body copy when placed on lighter, neutral backgrounds.
Questions about #51a755
What is #51a755 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #51a755 is rgb(81, 167, 85), in HSL hsl(123, 35%, 49%) and in CMYK 51%, 0%, 49%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #51a755 in a professional UI design?
This green pairs beautifully with warm gray or soft cream backgrounds to tone down its saturation, while accents of deep charcoal or dark navy help anchor the design and keep the overall look grounded and legible.
Is #51a755 readable on white or black?
#51a755 has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.00:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.