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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#51A2BD — Verdigris
#51A2BD is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 195° 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 #51A2BD
- f4f9fb
- d2e7ee
- b0d5e1
- 8ec3d4
- 6cb0c7
- 4a9eba
- 3b839b
- 2e6679
- 214957
- 142c35
- 071012
Color schemes using #51A2BD
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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#51A2BD FAQ
What color is #51A2BD?
#51A2BD is a shade of verdigris in the blue family. It has a hue of 195 degrees, 45% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #51A2BD?
#51A2BD is rgb(81, 162, 189) in RGB, hsl(195, 45%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 14%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #51A2BD?
White text on this background reaches 2.9:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.25:1.
What colors go well with #51A2BD?
Its direct complement is #BD6C51. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BD516C and #BDA251 gives you contrast without the vibration.