Color: #51A5C4
#51A5C4 Color Information
#51A5C4 is a light color. The closest websafe version is #51A5C4. A complement of this color would be #C36F50, perceived brightness is 0.56, and the grayscale version is #8B8B8B.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 196°,a saturation of 49%, and a lightness of 54%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 196°, a saturation of 59%, and a value of 77%.
In a RGB color space, #51A5C4 is composed of 32% red, 65% green and 77% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 59% cyan, 16% magenta, 0% yellow and 23% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 32.15, x: 0.2563, and y: 0.3173.
Color Code #51A5C4
Shades of Color #51A5C4
Shades are created by darkening the original color #51A5C4 in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.
Tints of Color #51A5C4
Tints are created by lightening the original color #51A5C4 in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.
About #51A5C4 Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 196°, a saturation of 49%, and a lightness of 54%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 196°, a saturation of 59%, and a value of 77%.
- HEX: #51A5C4
- RGB: rgb(81, 165, 196)
- HSL: hsl(196, 49%, 54%)
- HSV: hsv(196, 59%, 77%)
- CMYK: 59.00% cyan, 16.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 23.00% black
- XYZ: 25.97, 32.15, 43.19
- Yxy: 32.15, 0.2563, 0.3173
- Hunter Lab: 63.47, -19.61, -24.17
- CIE-Lab: 63.47, -19.61, -24.17
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 25.97, Y: 32.15, Z: 43.19. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 32.15, x: 0.2563, and y: 0.3173.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 63.47, a: -19.61, and b: -24.17. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 63.47, a: -19.61, and b: -24.17.
Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.
Triadic Colors of #51A5C4
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #51A5C4. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #51A5C4
Monochromatic colors are variations of #51A5C4, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #51A5C4
The complementary color of #51A5C4 is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.
CSS Examples of #51A5C4
/* Using HEX */ body { background-color: #51a5c4; }
/* Using RGB */ body { background-color: rgb(81, 165, 196); }
/* Using RGB with opacity */ body { background-color: rgba(81, 165, 196, 0.5); }
/* Using HSL */ body { background-color: hsl(196, 49%, 54%); }
/* Text color */ p { color: #51a5c4; }
/* Box shadow */ div { box-shadow: 4px 4px #51a5c4; }
/* Border color */ .box { border: 4px solid #51a5c4; }
/* Text shadow */ h1 { color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #51a5c4; }
/* Background with text */ div { background: #51a5c4; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px; }
HTML Examples of #51A5C4
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #51a5c4; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(81, 165, 196); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(81, 165, 196, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(196, 49%, 54%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #51a5c4;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #51a5c4; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Border color --> <div style="border: 4px solid #51a5c4; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text shadow --> <h1 style="color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #51a5c4;">Text Shadow Preview</h1>
<!-- Background with text --> <div style="background: #51a5c4; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;"> #51A5C4 </div>
Related Colors of #51A5C4
These colors are similar to #51A5C4, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.