#81B19A Hex Color
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Dusty, ashy teal with a soft gray cast. The hex code #81b19a is light enough to carry a full background, and black text over it reaches about 8.7:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small type. It pairs better with deep plum or terracotta accents than with plain white. A dependable pick for wellness and hospitality palettes.
Questions about #81b19a
What is #81b19a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #81b19a is rgb(129, 177, 154), in HSL hsl(151, 24%, 60%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 13%, 31%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #81b19a?
#81b19a pairs well with terracotta for warmth or deep plum for contrast, since both fill the gap its low saturation leaves. Skip pure white backgrounds, which wash it out.
Is #81b19a readable on white or black?
#81b19a has a 2.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.68:1 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.