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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#518151 — Fern
#518151 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 120° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #518151
- f6f9f6
- d9e7d9
- bcd5bc
- 9fc39f
- 82b182
- 659f65
- 528352
- 406640
- 2e492e
- 1c2d1c
- 0a100a
Color schemes using #518151
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#518151 FAQ
What color is #518151?
#518151 is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 120 degrees, 23% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #518151?
#518151 is rgb(81, 129, 81) in RGB, hsl(120, 23%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(37%, 0%, 37%, 49%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #518151?
White text on this background reaches 4.56:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.61:1.
What colors go well with #518151?
Its direct complement is #815181. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #695181 and #815169 gives you contrast without the vibration.