#51a5dd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #51a5dd is composed of 31.8% red, 64.7% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 63.3% cyan, 25.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 204 degrees, a saturation of 67.3% and a lightness of 59.2%. #51a5dd color hex could be obtained by blending #a2ffff with #004bbb. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 32
    • G 65
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 63
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#51a5dd color description : Soft blue.

#51a5dd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #51a5dd has RGB values of R:81, G:165, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.63, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 5350877.

Hex triplet 51a5dd #51a5dd
RGB Decimal 81, 165, 221 rgb(81,165,221)
RGB Percent 31.8, 64.7, 86.7 rgb(31.8%,64.7%,86.7%)
CMYK 63, 25, 0, 13
HSL 204°, 67.3, 59.2 hsl(204,67.3%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 204°, 63.3, 86.7
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 64.866, -8.518, -35.914
XYZ 29.896, 33.878, 73.366
xyY 0.218, 0.247, 33.878
CIE-LCH 64.866, 36.911, 256.657
CIE-LUV 64.866, -33.822, -55.805
Hunter-Lab 58.205, -10.173, -33.991
Binary 01010001, 10100101, 11011101

Color Schemes with #51a5dd

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Alternatives to #51a5dd

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#51a5dd Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #51a5dd

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #010406 is the darkest color, while #f5fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #51a5dd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #91989d is the less saturated color, while #31abfd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #51a5dd is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #929292 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8596a1 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #90a0d8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #87a1e2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #43b0bd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #79a2da Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #73a2e0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #48acc8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population