Color: #51A8ED

#51A8ED Color Information

#51A8ED is a light color. The closest websafe version is #51A8ED. A complement of this color would be #ED9650, perceived brightness is 0.59, and the grayscale version is #9F9F9F.

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 207°,a saturation of 81%, and a lightness of 62%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 207°, a saturation of 66%, and a value of 93%.

In a RGB color space, #51A8ED is composed of 32% red, 66% green and 93% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 66% cyan, 29% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.

In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 35.04, x: 0.2364, and y: 0.2691.

Color Code #51A8ED

#51A8EDrgb(81, 168, 237)
HEX
#51A8ED
RGB
rgb(81, 168, 237)
HSL
hsl(207, 81%, 62%)
HSV
hsv(207, 66%, 93%)
CMYK
66%, 29%, 0%, 7%
XYZ
X: 30.78, Y: 35.04, Z: 64.40
Lab
L: 65.78, a: -10.75, b: -43.14
Name

Shades of Color #51A8ED

Shades are created by darkening the original color #51A8ED 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 #51A8ED

Tints are created by lightening the original color #51A8ED 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.

#51A8EDrgb(81, 168, 237)

About #51A8ED Color Code

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 207°, a saturation of 81%, and a lightness of 62%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 207°, a saturation of 66%, and a value of 93%.

  • HEX: #51A8ED
  • RGB: rgb(81, 168, 237)
  • HSL: hsl(207, 81%, 62%)
  • HSV: hsv(207, 66%, 93%)
  • CMYK: 66.00% cyan, 29.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 7.00% black
  • XYZ: 30.78, 35.04, 64.40
  • Yxy: 35.04, 0.2364, 0.2691
  • Hunter Lab: 65.78, -10.75, -43.14
  • CIE-Lab: 65.78, -10.75, -43.14

In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 30.78, Y: 35.04, Z: 64.40. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 35.04, x: 0.2364, and y: 0.2691.

In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 65.78, a: -10.75, and b: -43.14. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 65.78, a: -10.75, and b: -43.14.

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 #51A8ED

Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #51A8ED. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.

Analogous Colors of #51A8ED

Analogous colors are adjacent to #51A8ED on the color wheel. They create harmonious and visually pleasing designs, ideal for projects that need a cohesive look.

Monochromatic Colors of #51A8ED

Monochromatic colors are variations of #51A8ED, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.

Complementary Color of #51A8ED

The complementary color of #51A8ED 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 #51A8ED

/* Using HEX */
body {
  background-color: #51a8ed;
}
/* Using RGB */
body {
  background-color: rgb(81, 168, 237);
}
/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
  background-color: rgba(81, 168, 237, 0.5);
}
/* Using HSL */
body {
  background-color: hsl(207, 81%, 62%);
}
/* Text color */
p {
  color: #51a8ed;
}
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/* Box shadow */
div {
  box-shadow: 4px 4px #51a8ed;
}
/* Border color */
.box {
  border: 4px solid #51a8ed;
}
/* Text shadow */
h1 {
  color: #222;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #51a8ed;
}
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/* Background with text */
div {
  background: #51a8ed;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
#51A8ED
On Black Background
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On White Background
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HTML Examples of #51A8ED

<!-- Using HEX -->
<div style="background-color: #51a8ed; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB -->
<div style="background-color: rgb(81, 168, 237); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using RGB with opacity -->
<div style="background-color: rgba(81, 168, 237, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Using HSL -->
<div style="background-color: hsl(207, 81%, 62%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text color -->
<p style="color: #51a8ed;">This is a text example.</p>
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<!-- Box shadow -->
<div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #51a8ed; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Border color -->
<div style="border: 4px solid #51a8ed; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>
<!-- Text shadow -->
<h1 style="color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #51a8ed;">Text Shadow Preview</h1>
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<!-- Background with text -->
<div style="background: #51a8ed; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;">
  #51A8ED
</div>
#51A8ED
On Black Background
#51A8ED
On White Background
#51A8ED

Related Colors of #51A8ED

These colors are similar to #51A8ED, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.