Color: #51A5D1

#51A5D1 Color Information

#51A5D1 is a light color. The closest websafe version is #51A5D1. A complement of this color would be #D17E52, perceived brightness is 0.57, and the grayscale version is #919191.

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 201°,a saturation of 58%, and a lightness of 57%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 201°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.

In a RGB color space, #51A5D1 is composed of 32% red, 65% green and 82% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61% cyan, 21% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.

In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 32.67, x: 0.2492, and y: 0.2993.

Color Code #51A5D1

HEX
#51A5D1
RGB
rgb(81, 165, 209)
HSL
hsl(201, 58%, 57%)
HSV
hsv(201, 61%, 82%)
CMYK
61%, 21%, 0%, 18%
XYZ
X: 27.20, Y: 32.67, Z: 49.30
Lab
L: 63.89, a: -16.45, b: -30.70
Name

Shades of Color #51A5D1

Shades are created by darkening the original color #51A5D1 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 #51A5D1

Tints are created by lightening the original color #51A5D1 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 #51A5D1 Color Code

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 201°, a saturation of 58%, and a lightness of 57%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 201°, a saturation of 61%, and a value of 82%.

  • HEX: #51A5D1
  • RGB: rgb(81, 165, 209)
  • HSL: hsl(201, 58%, 57%)
  • HSV: hsv(201, 61%, 82%)
  • CMYK: 61.00% cyan, 21.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 18.00% black
  • XYZ: 27.20, 32.67, 49.30
  • Yxy: 32.67, 0.2492, 0.2993
  • Hunter Lab: 63.89, -16.45, -30.70
  • CIE-Lab: 63.89, -16.45, -30.70

In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 27.20, Y: 32.67, Z: 49.30. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 32.67, x: 0.2492, and y: 0.2993.

In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 63.89, a: -16.45, and b: -30.70. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 63.89, a: -16.45, and b: -30.70.

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 #51A5D1

Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #51A5D1. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.

Analogous Colors of #51A5D1

Analogous colors are adjacent to #51A5D1 on the color wheel. They create harmonious and visually pleasing designs, ideal for projects that need a cohesive look.

Monochromatic Colors of #51A5D1

Monochromatic colors are variations of #51A5D1, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.

Complementary Color of #51A5D1

The complementary color of #51A5D1 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 #51A5D1

/* Using HEX */
body {
  background-color: #51a5d1;
}
/* Using RGB */
body {
  background-color: rgb(81, 165, 209);
}
/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
  background-color: rgba(81, 165, 209, 0.5);
}
/* Using HSL */
body {
  background-color: hsl(201, 58%, 57%);
}
/* Text color */
p {
  color: #51a5d1;
}
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/* Box shadow */
div {
  box-shadow: 4px 4px #51a5d1;
}

HTML Examples of #51A5D1

<!-- Using HEX -->
<div style="background-color: #51a5d1; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB -->
<div style="background-color: rgb(81, 165, 209); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity -->
<div style="background-color: rgba(81, 165, 209, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL -->
<div style="background-color: hsl(201, 58%, 57%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color -->
<p style="color: #51a5d1;">This is a text example.</p>
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<!-- Box shadow -->
<div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #51a5d1; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

Related Colors of #51A5D1

These colors are similar to #51A5D1, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.