#51C119 Hex Color
Punchy lime green with intense energy
This high-saturation lime is a punchy choice for attention-grabbing UI elements. Because it is so intense, use #51c119 sparingly as an accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs well against deep charcoals to create modern, high-contrast interfaces. If you need help with mixing green, keep in mind that black text offers the best readability against this specific shade.
Questions about #51c119
What is #51c119 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #51c119 is rgb(81, 193, 25), in HSL hsl(100, 77%, 43%) and in CMYK 58%, 0%, 87%, 24%.
What colors pair best with #51c119 in a design?
This vibrant lime functions best when balanced by deep, neutral tones like charcoal or near-black, which ground its intensity. Using it alongside lighter grays can often make the interface feel washed out, so prioritize high-contrast pairings to maintain readability.
Is #51c119 readable on white or black?
#51c119 has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.99:1 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.