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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#51B8A2 — Verdigris
#51B8A2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 167° 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 #51B8A2
- f4fbf9
- d3ede7
- b2dfd5
- 90d2c4
- 6fc4b2
- 4eb7a0
- 3e9784
- 307667
- 23554a
- 15332d
- 071210
Color schemes using #51B8A2
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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#51B8A2 FAQ
What color is #51B8A2?
#51B8A2 is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 167 degrees, 42% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #51B8A2?
#51B8A2 is rgb(81, 184, 162) in RGB, hsl(167, 42%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(56%, 0%, 12%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #51B8A2?
White text on this background reaches 2.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.73:1.
What colors go well with #51B8A2?
Its direct complement is #B85167. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B8519B and #B86E51 gives you contrast without the vibration.