#51b8de Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #51b8de is composed of 31.8% red, 72.2% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 63.5% cyan, 17.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 196.2 degrees, a saturation of 68.1% and a lightness of 59.4%. #51b8de color hex could be obtained by blending #a2ffff with #0071bd. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 32
    • G 72
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 64
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#51b8de color description : Soft blue.

#51b8de Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #51b8de has RGB values of R:81, G:184, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.64, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 5355742.

Hex triplet 51b8de #51b8de
RGB Decimal 81, 184, 222 rgb(81,184,222)
RGB Percent 31.8, 72.2, 87.1 rgb(31.8%,72.2%,87.1%)
CMYK 64, 17, 0, 13
HSL 196.2°, 68.1, 59.4 hsl(196.2,68.1%,59.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.2°, 63.5, 87.1
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.387, -18.414, -27.921
XYZ 33.715, 41.302, 75.298
xyY 0.224, 0.275, 41.302
CIE-LCH 70.387, 33.447, 236.595
CIE-LUV 70.387, -40.662, -41.65
Hunter-Lab 64.266, -18.822, -24.481
Binary 01010001, 10111000, 11011110

Color Schemes with #51b8de

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Alternatives to #51b8de

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#51b8de Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #51b8de

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CSS codes
.text {color:#51b8de;}
.background {background-color:#51b8de;}
.border {border:1px solid #51b8de;}

Shades and Tints of #51b8de

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, #010607 is the darkest color, while #f6fbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #51b8de

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #919b9e is the less saturated color, while #31c7fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #51b8de 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
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8fa3ab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a6aed7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a1aee4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4dbfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #87b2d9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #84b1e2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4fbcd3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population