Color: #51A5C6

#51A5C6 Color Information

#51A5C6 is a light color. The closest websafe version is #51A5C6. A complement of this color would be #C77352, perceived brightness is 0.56, and the grayscale version is #8C8C8C.

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 197°,a saturation of 51%, and a lightness of 55%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 197°, a saturation of 59%, and a value of 78%.

In a RGB color space, #51A5C6 is composed of 32% red, 65% green and 78% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 59% cyan, 17% magenta, 0% yellow and 22% black.

In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 32.23, x: 0.2552, and y: 0.3145.

Color Code #51A5C6

#51A5C6rgb(81, 165, 198)

HEX

#51A5C6

RGB

rgb(81, 165, 198)

HSL

hsl(197, 51%, 55%)

HSV

hsv(197, 59%, 78%)

CMYK

59%, 17%, 0%, 22%

XYZ

X: 26.16, Y: 32.23, Z: 44.10

Lab

L: 63.53, a: -19.13, b: -25.18

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Shades of Color #51A5C6

Shades are created by darkening the original color #51A5C6 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 #51A5C6

Tints are created by lightening the original color #51A5C6 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.

#51A5C6rgb(81, 165, 198)

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About #51A5C6 Color Code

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 197°, a saturation of 51%, and a lightness of 55%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 197°, a saturation of 59%, and a value of 78%.

HEX: #51A5C6
RGB: rgb(81, 165, 198)
HSL: hsl(197, 51%, 55%)
HSV: hsv(197, 59%, 78%)
CMYK: 59.00% cyan, 17.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 22.00% black
XYZ: 26.16, 32.23, 44.10
Yxy: 32.23, 0.2552, 0.3145
Hunter Lab: 63.53, -19.13, -25.18
CIE-Lab: 63.53, -19.13, -25.18

In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 26.16, Y: 32.23, Z: 44.10. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 32.23, x: 0.2552, and y: 0.3145.

In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 63.53, a: -19.13, and b: -25.18. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 63.53, a: -19.13, and b: -25.18.

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 #51A5C6

Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #51A5C6. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.

#51A5C6

#C752A6

#A6C752

Analogous Colors of #51A5C6

Analogous colors are adjacent to #51A5C6 on the color wheel. They create harmonious and visually pleasing designs, ideal for projects that need a cohesive look.

#52C7AD

#51A5C6

#526BC7

Monochromatic Colors of #51A5C6

Monochromatic colors are variations of #51A5C6, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.

Complementary Color of #51A5C6

The complementary color of #51A5C6 is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.

#C77352

CSS Examples of #51A5C6

/* Using HEX */
body {
  background-color: #51a5c6;
}

/* Using RGB */
body {
  background-color: rgb(81, 165, 198);
}

/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
  background-color: rgba(81, 165, 198, 0.5);
}

/* Using HSL */
body {
  background-color: hsl(197, 51%, 55%);
}

/* Text color */
p {
  color: #51a5c6;
}

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/* Box shadow */
div {
  box-shadow: 4px 4px #51a5c6;
}

/* Border color */
.box {
  border: 4px solid #51a5c6;
}

/* Text shadow */
h1 {
  color: #222;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #51a5c6;
}

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/* Background with text */
div {
  background: #51a5c6;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

#51A5C6

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On White Background

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HTML Examples of #51A5C6

<!-- Using HEX -->
<div style="background-color: #51a5c6; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

<!-- Using RGB -->
<div style="background-color: rgb(81, 165, 198); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

<!-- Using RGB with opacity -->
<div style="background-color: rgba(81, 165, 198, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

<!-- Using HSL -->
<div style="background-color: hsl(197, 51%, 55%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

<!-- Text color -->
<p style="color: #51a5c6;">This is a text example.</p>

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<!-- Box shadow -->
<div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #51a5c6; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

<!-- Border color -->
<div style="border: 4px solid #51a5c6; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

<!-- Text shadow -->
<h1 style="color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #51a5c6;">Text Shadow Preview</h1>

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<!-- Background with text -->
<div style="background: #51a5c6; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;">
  #51A5C6
</div>

#51A5C6

On Black Background

#51A5C6

On White Background

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Related Colors of #51A5C6

These colors are similar to #51A5C6, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.