#51b8e2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #51b8e2 is composed of 31.8% red, 72.2% green and 88.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 64.2% cyan, 18.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 11.4% black. It has a hue angle of 197.4 degrees, a saturation of 71.4% and a lightness of 60.2%. #51b8e2 color hex could be obtained by blending #a2ffff with #0071c5. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 32
    • G 72
    • B 89
    RGB color chart
    • C 64
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 11
    CMYK color chart

#51b8e2 color description : Soft blue.

#51b8e2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #51b8e2 has RGB values of R:81, G:184, B:226 and CMYK values of C:0.64, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.11. Its decimal value is 5355746.

Hex triplet 51b8e2 #51b8e2
RGB Decimal 81, 184, 226 rgb(81,184,226)
RGB Percent 31.8, 72.2, 88.6 rgb(31.8%,72.2%,88.6%)
CMYK 64, 19, 0, 11
HSL 197.4°, 71.4, 60.2 hsl(197.4,71.4%,60.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.4°, 64.2, 88.6
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 70.538, -17.177, -29.87
XYZ 34.258, 41.519, 78.156
xyY 0.223, 0.27, 41.519
CIE-LCH 70.538, 34.457, 240.099
CIE-LUV 70.538, -40.469, -45.11
Hunter-Lab 64.435, -17.859, -26.811
Binary 01010001, 10111000, 11100010

Color Schemes with #51b8e2

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Alternatives to #51b8e2

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#51b8e2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #51b8e2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#51b8e2;}
.background {background-color:#51b8e2;}
.border {border:1px solid #51b8e2;}

Shades and Tints of #51b8e2

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, #02080b is the darkest color, while #f9fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #51b8e2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #979a9c is the less saturated color, while #3ac2f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #51b8e2 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
  • #9e9e9e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8fa3ac Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a5afdb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9faee8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4bbfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #86b2dd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #83b2e6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4dbcd5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population