#51D1AA Hex Color
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#51d1aa is a light, clear teal with a cool green undertone and lively saturation. Its fresh, sparkling look brings softness and calm without feeling dull. The hex code #51d1aa works well for wellness, healthcare, spring, and technology interfaces, especially as a supporting color beside navy or charcoal. Black text reaches about 11.1:1 contrast here.
Questions about #51d1aa
What is #51d1aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #51d1aa is rgb(81, 209, 170), in HSL hsl(162, 58%, 57%) and in CMYK 61%, 0%, 19%, 18%.
What colors pair well with #51d1aa?
#51d1aa pairs well with navy, charcoal, and terracotta, which give its light, cool teal base stronger contrast and visual weight. Use it as a supporting tone or broad background, then reserve darker colors for headings, controls, and fine details.
Is #51d1aa readable on white or black?
#51d1aa has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.05:1 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.