Color: #51A5DC
#51A5DC Color Information
#51A5DC is a light color. The closest websafe version is #51A5DC. A complement of this color would be #DC8850, perceived brightness is 0.57, and the grayscale version is #979797.
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 204°,a saturation of 67%, and a lightness of 59%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 204°, a saturation of 100%, and a value of 100%.
In a RGB color space, #51A5DC is composed of 32% red, 65% green and 86% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 63% cyan, 25% magenta, 0% yellow and 14% black.
In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 33.14, x: 0.2434, and y: 0.2849.
Color Code #51A5DC
Shades of Color #51A5DC
Shades are created by darkening the original color #51A5DC 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 #51A5DC
Tints are created by lightening the original color #51A5DC 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 #51A5DC Color Code
In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 204°, a saturation of 67%, and a lightness of 59%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 204°, a saturation of 63%, and a value of 86%.
- HEX: #51A5DC
- RGB: rgb(81, 165, 220)
- HSL: hsl(204, 67%, 59%)
- HSV: hsv(204, 63%, 86%)
- CMYK: 63.00% cyan, 25.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 14.00% black
- XYZ: 28.32, 33.14, 54.88
- Yxy: 33.14, 0.2434, 0.2849
- Hunter Lab: 64.28, -13.67, -36.17
- CIE-Lab: 64.28, -13.67, -36.17
In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 28.32, Y: 33.14, Z: 54.88. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 33.14, x: 0.2434, and y: 0.2849.
In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 64.28, a: -13.67, and b: -36.17. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 64.28, a: -13.67, and b: -36.17.
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 #51A5DC
Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #51A5DC. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.
Monochromatic Colors of #51A5DC
Monochromatic colors are variations of #51A5DC, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.
Complementary Color of #51A5DC
The complementary color of #51A5DC 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 #51A5DC
/* Using HEX */
body {
background-color: #51a5dc;
}/* Using RGB */
body {
background-color: rgb(81, 165, 220);
}/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
background-color: rgba(81, 165, 220, 0.5);
}/* Using HSL */
body {
background-color: hsl(204, 67%, 59%);
}/* Text color */
p {
color: #51a5dc;
}/* Box shadow */
div {
box-shadow: 4px 4px #51a5dc;
}HTML Examples of #51A5DC
<!-- Using HEX --> <div style="background-color: #51a5dc; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB --> <div style="background-color: rgb(81, 165, 220); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity --> <div style="background-color: rgba(81, 165, 220, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL --> <div style="background-color: hsl(204, 67%, 59%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color --> <p style="color: #51a5dc;">This is a text example.</p>
<!-- Box shadow --> <div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #51a5dc; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
Related Colors of #51A5DC
These colors are similar to #51A5DC, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.