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

#51A5C4rgb(81, 165, 196)
HEX
#51A5C4
RGB
rgb(81, 165, 196)
HSL
hsl(196, 49%, 54%)
HSV
hsv(196, 59%, 77%)
CMYK
59%, 16%, 0%, 23%
XYZ
X: 25.97, Y: 32.15, Z: 43.19
Lab
L: 63.47, a: -19.61, b: -24.17
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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.

#51A5C4rgb(81, 165, 196)

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.

Analogous Colors of #51A5C4

Analogous colors are adjacent to #51A5C4 on the color wheel. They create harmonious and visually pleasing designs, ideal for projects that need a cohesive look.

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;
}
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/* 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;
}
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/* Background with text */
div {
  background: #51a5c4;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
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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>
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<!-- 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>
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<!-- Background with text -->
<div style="background: #51a5c4; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;">
  #51A5C4
</div>
#51A5C4
On Black Background
#51A5C4
On White Background
#51A5C4

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.