analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#518A70 — Smoke
#518A70 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 153° 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 #518A70
- f5f9f8
- d8e8e1
- bad7ca
- 9dc5b3
- 7fb49c
- 62a385
- 4f866d
- 3e6955
- 2c4b3d
- 1b2e25
- 09100d
Color schemes using #518A70
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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#518A70 FAQ
What color is #518A70?
#518A70 is a shade of smoke in the green family. It has a hue of 153 degrees, 26% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #518A70?
#518A70 is rgb(81, 138, 112) in RGB, hsl(153, 26%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(41%, 0%, 19%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #518A70?
White text on this background reaches 4.02:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.22:1.
What colors go well with #518A70?
Its direct complement is #8A516B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A5187 and #8A5451 gives you contrast without the vibration.