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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#51A50C — Forest Green
#51A50C is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 93° 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 #51A50C
- f7fef1
- ddfbc5
- c4f799
- aaf46e
- 91f142
- 77ee17
- 61c60f
- 4c9b0c
- 376f08
- 214305
- 0c1802
Color schemes using #51A50C
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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#51A50C FAQ
What color is #51A50C?
#51A50C is a shade of forest green in the green family. It has a hue of 93 degrees, 86% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #51A50C?
#51A50C is rgb(81, 165, 12) in RGB, hsl(93, 86%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(51%, 0%, 93%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #51A50C?
White text on this background reaches 3.12:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.74:1.
What colors go well with #51A50C?
Its direct complement is #610CA6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #140CA6 and #A60C9E gives you contrast without the vibration.