#51a9cd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #51a9cd is composed of 31.8% red, 66.3% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 60.5% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 197.4 degrees, a saturation of 55.4% and a lightness of 56.1%. #51a9cd color hex could be obtained by blending #a2ffff with #00539b. Closest websafe color is: #6699cc.

    • R 32
    • G 66
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 60
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#51a9cd color description : Moderate blue.

#51a9cd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #51a9cd has RGB values of R:81, G:169, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.6, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 5351885.

Hex triplet 51a9cd #51a9cd
RGB Decimal 81, 169, 205 rgb(81,169,205)
RGB Percent 31.8, 66.3, 80.4 rgb(31.8%,66.3%,80.4%)
CMYK 60, 18, 0, 20
HSL 197.4°, 55.4, 56.1 hsl(197.4,55.4%,56.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.4°, 60.5, 80.4
Web Safe 6699cc #6699cc
CIE-LAB 65.382, -15.74, -26.266
XYZ 28.598, 34.531, 62.912
xyY 0.227, 0.274, 34.531
CIE-LCH 65.382, 30.621, 239.068
CIE-LUV 65.382, -35.926, -38.827
Hunter-Lab 58.763, -15.966, -22.342
Binary 01010001, 10101001, 11001101

Color Schemes with #51a9cd

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Alternatives to #51a9cd

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#51a9cd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #51a9cd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#51a9cd;}
.background {background-color:#51a9cd;}
.border {border:1px solid #51a9cd;}

Shades and Tints of #51a9cd

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, #030709 is the darkest color, while #f9fcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #51a9cd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #8d9091 is the less saturated color, while #26bbf8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #51a9cd 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
  • #939393 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #86979f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #99a2c8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #96a1d4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4fb0bd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7fa4ca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7da4d1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #50adc3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population