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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#51BDA2 — Verdigris
#51BDA2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 165° 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 #51BDA2
- f4fbf9
- d2eee7
- b0e1d5
- 8ed4c3
- 6cc7b0
- 4aba9e
- 3b9b83
- 2e7966
- 215749
- 14352c
- 071210
Color schemes using #51BDA2
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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#51BDA2 FAQ
What color is #51BDA2?
#51BDA2 is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 165 degrees, 45% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #51BDA2?
#51BDA2 is rgb(81, 189, 162) in RGB, hsl(165, 45%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 0%, 14%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #51BDA2?
White text on this background reaches 2.29:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.15:1.
What colors go well with #51BDA2?
Its direct complement is #BD516C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BD51A2 and #BD6C51 gives you contrast without the vibration.