#51a8c9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #51a8c9 is composed of 31.8% red, 65.9% green and 78.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 59.7% cyan, 16.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 196.5 degrees, a saturation of 52.6% and a lightness of 55.3%. #51a8c9 color hex could be obtained by blending #a2ffff with #005193. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 32
    • G 66
    • B 79
    RGB color chart
    • C 60
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#51a8c9 color description : Moderate blue.

#51a8c9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #51a8c9 has RGB values of R:81, G:168, B:201 and CMYK values of C:0.6, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 5351625.

Hex triplet 51a8c9 #51a8c9
RGB Decimal 81, 168, 201 rgb(81,168,201)
RGB Percent 31.8, 65.9, 78.8 rgb(31.8%,65.9%,78.8%)
CMYK 60, 16, 0, 21
HSL 196.5°, 52.6, 55.3 hsl(196.5,52.6%,55.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.5°, 59.7, 78.8
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 64.938, -16.434, -24.728
XYZ 27.936, 33.97, 60.34
xyY 0.229, 0.278, 33.97
CIE-LCH 64.938, 29.691, 236.392
CIE-LUV 64.938, -35.724, -36.156
Hunter-Lab 58.283, -16.439, -20.583
Binary 01010001, 10101000, 11001001

Color Schemes with #51a8c9

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Alternatives to #51a8c9

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#51a8c9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #51a8c9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#51a8c9;}
.background {background-color:#51a8c9;}
.border {border:1px solid #51a8c9;}

Shades and Tints of #51a8c9

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, #020506 is the darkest color, while #f6fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #51a8c9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #869094 is the less saturated color, while #1cc0fe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #51a8c9 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
  • #85969d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #99a1c4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #97a0d0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #51afbc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7fa3c6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7da3cd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #51acc0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population