Color: #51A5CA
#51A5CA Color Information
#51A5CA is a light color. The closest websafe version is #51A5CA. A complement of this color would be #C9744F, perceived brightness is 0.57, and the grayscale version is #8E8E8E.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 198°,a saturation of 53%, and a lightness of 55%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 198°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.
In a RGB color space, #51A5CA is composed of 32% red, 65% green and 79% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 60% cyan, 18% magenta, 0% yellow and 21% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 32.38, x: 0.2530, and y: 0.3088.
Color Code #51A5CA
Shades of Color #51A5CA
Shades are created by darkening the original color #51A5CA 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 #51A5CA
Tints are created by lightening the original color #51A5CA 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 #51A5CA Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 198°, a saturation of 53%, and a lightness of 55%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 198°, a saturation of 60%, and a value of 79%.
- HEX: #51A5CA
- RGB: rgb(81, 165, 202)
- HSL: hsl(198, 53%, 55%)
- HSV: hsv(198, 60%, 79%)
- CMYK: 60.00% cyan, 18.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 21.00% black
- XYZ: 26.53, 32.38, 45.95
- Yxy: 32.38, 0.2530, 0.3088
- Hunter Lab: 63.66, -18.17, -27.19
- CIE-Lab: 63.66, -18.17, -27.19
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 26.53, Y: 32.38, Z: 45.95. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 32.38, x: 0.2530, and y: 0.3088.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 63.66, a: -18.17, and b: -27.19. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 63.66, a: -18.17, and b: -27.19.
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 #51A5CA
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #51A5CA. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #51A5CA
Monochromatic colors are variations of #51A5CA, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #51A5CA
The complementary color of #51A5CA 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 #51A5CA
/* Using HEX */
body {
background-color: #51a5ca;
}/* Using RGB */
body {
background-color: rgb(81, 165, 202);
}/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
background-color: rgba(81, 165, 202, 0.5);
}/* Using HSL */
body {
background-color: hsl(198, 53%, 55%);
}/* Text color */
p {
color: #51a5ca;
}/* Box shadow */
div {
box-shadow: 4px 4px #51a5ca;
}HTML Examples of #51A5CA
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #51a5ca; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(81, 165, 202); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(81, 165, 202, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(198, 53%, 55%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #51a5ca;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #51a5ca; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
Related Colors of #51A5CA
These colors are similar to #51A5CA, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.