#51E8B0 Hex Color
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Reach for #51e8b0 when a wellness app or healthcare brand needs a teal that feels fresh instead of sterile. This hex code is bright and highly saturated, so it works best as an accent or small highlight rather than a full background. Black text passes every contrast check on it at about 13.5:1. Pair it with deep navy for a cool, polished palette.
Questions about #51e8b0
What is #51e8b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #51e8b0 is rgb(81, 232, 176), in HSL hsl(158, 77%, 61%) and in CMYK 65%, 0%, 24%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #51e8b0?
Deep navy makes the brightest qualities of #51e8b0 stand out without competing, and charcoal gives it a softer, modern feel. Avoid pale yellows, which muddy its green undertones.
Is #51e8b0 readable on white or black?
#51e8b0 has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.51:1 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.