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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#51BD90 — Emerald
#51BD90 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 155° 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 #51BD90
- f4fbf8
- d2eee2
- b0e1cd
- 8ed4b7
- 6cc7a1
- 4aba8b
- 3b9b73
- 2e7959
- 215740
- 143527
- 07120e
Color schemes using #51BD90
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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#51BD90 FAQ
What color is #51BD90?
#51BD90 is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 155 degrees, 45% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #51BD90?
#51BD90 is rgb(81, 189, 144) in RGB, hsl(155, 45%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 0%, 24%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #51BD90?
White text on this background reaches 2.33:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.03:1.
What colors go well with #51BD90?
Its direct complement is #BD517E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BD51B4 and #BD5A51 gives you contrast without the vibration.