Color: #51A5C5
#51A5C5 Color Information
#51A5C5 is a light color. The closest websafe version is #51A5C5. A complement of this color would be #C67353, perceived brightness is 0.56, and the grayscale version is #8B8B8B.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 197°,a saturation of 50%, and a lightness of 55%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 197°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.
In a RGB color space, #51A5C5 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: 32.19, x: 0.2558, and y: 0.3159.
Color Code #51A5C5
Shades of Color #51A5C5
Shades are created by darkening the original color #51A5C5 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 #51A5C5
Tints are created by lightening the original color #51A5C5 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 #51A5C5 Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 197°, a saturation of 50%, and a lightness of 55%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 197°, a saturation of 59%, and a value of 77%.
- HEX: #51A5C5
- RGB: rgb(81, 165, 197)
- HSL: hsl(197, 50%, 55%)
- HSV: hsv(197, 59%, 77%)
- CMYK: 59.00% cyan, 16.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 23.00% black
- XYZ: 26.07, 32.19, 43.64
- Yxy: 32.19, 0.2558, 0.3159
- Hunter Lab: 63.50, -19.37, -24.67
- CIE-Lab: 63.50, -19.37, -24.67
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 26.07, Y: 32.19, Z: 43.64. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 32.19, x: 0.2558, and y: 0.3159.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 63.50, a: -19.37, and b: -24.67. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 63.50, a: -19.37, and b: -24.67.
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 #51A5C5
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #51A5C5. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #51A5C5
Monochromatic colors are variations of #51A5C5, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #51A5C5
The complementary color of #51A5C5 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 #51A5C5
/* Using HEX */
body {
background-color: #51a5c5;
}/* Using RGB */
body {
background-color: rgb(81, 165, 197);
}/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
background-color: rgba(81, 165, 197, 0.5);
}/* Using HSL */
body {
background-color: hsl(197, 50%, 55%);
}/* Text color */
p {
color: #51a5c5;
}/* Box shadow */
div {
box-shadow: 4px 4px #51a5c5;
}HTML Examples of #51A5C5
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #51a5c5; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(81, 165, 197); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(81, 165, 197, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(197, 50%, 55%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #51a5c5;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #51a5c5; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
Related Colors of #51A5C5
These colors are similar to #51A5C5, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.