#51a8dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #51a8dc is composed of 31.8% red, 65.9% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 63.2% cyan, 23.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 202.4 degrees, a saturation of 66.5% and a lightness of 59%. #51a8dc color hex could be obtained by blending #a2ffff with #0051b9. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 32
    • G 66
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 63
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#51a8dc color description : Soft blue.

#51a8dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #51a8dc has RGB values of R:81, G:168, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.63, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 5351644.

Hex triplet 51a8dc #51a8dc
RGB Decimal 81, 168, 220 rgb(81,168,220)
RGB Percent 31.8, 65.9, 86.3 rgb(31.8%,65.9%,86.3%)
CMYK 63, 24, 0, 14
HSL 202.4°, 66.5, 59 hsl(202.4,66.5%,59%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.4°, 63.2, 86.3
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 65.686, -10.49, -34.087
XYZ 30.311, 34.92, 72.849
xyY 0.22, 0.253, 34.92
CIE-LCH 65.686, 35.664, 252.894
CIE-LUV 65.686, -34.943, -52.589
Hunter-Lab 59.093, -11.853, -31.727
Binary 01010001, 10101000, 11011100

Color Schemes with #51a8dc

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Alternatives to #51a8dc

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#51a8dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #51a8dc

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #51a8dc

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 #f4fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #51a8dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #91989c is the less saturated color, while #31b0fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #51a8dc 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
  • #8798a2 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #94a2d7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8ca3e1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #45b2bf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7ca4d8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #76a4df Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #49aec9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population