#51a5ef Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #51a5ef is composed of 31.8% red, 64.7% green and 93.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 66.1% cyan, 31% magenta, 0% yellow and 6.3% black. It has a hue angle of 208.1 degrees, a saturation of 83.2% and a lightness of 62.7%. #51a5ef color hex could be obtained by blending #a2ffff with #004bdf. Closest websafe color is: #6699ff.

    • R 32
    • G 65
    • B 94
    RGB color chart
    • C 66
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 6
    CMYK color chart

#51a5ef color description : Soft blue.

#51a5ef Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #51a5ef has RGB values of R:81, G:165, B:239 and CMYK values of C:0.66, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.06. Its decimal value is 5350895.

Hex triplet 51a5ef #51a5ef
RGB Decimal 81, 165, 239 rgb(81,165,239)
RGB Percent 31.8, 64.7, 93.7 rgb(31.8%,64.7%,93.7%)
CMYK 66, 31, 0, 6
HSL 208.1°, 83.2, 62.7 hsl(208.1,83.2%,62.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.1°, 66.1, 93.7
Web Safe 6699ff #6699ff
CIE-LAB 65.662, -2.625, -44.564
XYZ 32.425, 34.889, 86.682
xyY 0.211, 0.227, 34.889
CIE-LCH 65.662, 44.642, 266.629
CIE-LUV 65.662, -33.169, -71.224
Hunter-Lab 59.067, -5.38, -45.662
Binary 01010001, 10100101, 11101111

Color Schemes with #51a5ef

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Alternatives to #51a5ef

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#51a5ef Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #51a5ef

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Shades and Tints of #51a5ef

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, #010306 is the darkest color, while #f3f9fe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #51a5ef

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #9aa0a6 is the less saturated color, while #42a6fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #51a5ef 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
  • #949494 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8797a6 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8aa2ea Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7aa4f2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #32b3c0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #75a3eb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6ba4f0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3daed1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population