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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5ABD51 — Emerald
#5ABD51 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 115° 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 #5ABD51
- f4fbf4
- d4eed2
- b4e1b0
- 94d48e
- 73c76c
- 53ba4a
- 439b3b
- 34792e
- 255721
- 173514
- 081207
Color schemes using #5ABD51
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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#5ABD51 FAQ
What color is #5ABD51?
#5ABD51 is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 115 degrees, 45% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5ABD51?
#5ABD51 is rgb(90, 189, 81) in RGB, hsl(115, 45%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 0%, 57%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5ABD51?
White text on this background reaches 2.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.83:1.
What colors go well with #5ABD51?
Its direct complement is #B451BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7E51BD and #BD5190 gives you contrast without the vibration.