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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#51DE3B — Emerald
#51DE3B is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 112° 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 #51DE3B
- f3fdf2
- d0f6ca
- acefa2
- 88e87a
- 65e251
- 41db29
- 33b61f
- 288e18
- 1d6611
- 113e0b
- 061604
Color schemes using #51DE3B
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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#51DE3B FAQ
What color is #51DE3B?
#51DE3B is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 112 degrees, 71% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #51DE3B?
#51DE3B is rgb(81, 222, 59) in RGB, hsl(112, 71%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(64%, 0%, 73%, 13%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #51DE3B?
White text on this background reaches 1.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.86:1.
What colors go well with #51DE3B?
Its direct complement is #C83BDE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #773BDE and #DE3BA2 gives you contrast without the vibration.