#51b8dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #51b8dc is composed of 31.8% red, 72.2% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 63.2% cyan, 16.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 195.5 degrees, a saturation of 66.5% and a lightness of 59%. #51b8dc color hex could be obtained by blending #a2ffff with #0071b9. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 32
    • G 72
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 63
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#51b8dc color description : Soft blue.

#51b8dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #51b8dc has RGB values of R:81, G:184, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.63, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 5355740.

Hex triplet 51b8dc #51b8dc
RGB Decimal 81, 184, 220 rgb(81,184,220)
RGB Percent 31.8, 72.2, 86.3 rgb(31.8%,72.2%,86.3%)
CMYK 63, 16, 0, 14
HSL 195.5°, 66.5, 59 hsl(195.5,66.5%,59%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.5°, 63.2, 86.3
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.312, -19.029, -26.943
XYZ 33.449, 41.195, 73.895
xyY 0.225, 0.277, 41.195
CIE-LCH 70.312, 32.985, 234.769
CIE-LUV 70.312, -40.759, -39.921
Hunter-Lab 64.183, -19.297, -23.333
Binary 01010001, 10111000, 11011100

Color Schemes with #51b8dc

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Alternatives to #51b8dc

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#51b8dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #51b8dc

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #51b8dc

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 #f4fbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #51b8dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #91999c is the less saturated color, while #31c7fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #51b8dc 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
  • #9d9d9d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8ea2aa Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a6aed5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a2ade3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4fbecc Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #87b2d7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #85b1e0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4fbcd2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population