#51bbdd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #51bbdd is composed of 31.8% red, 73.3% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 63.3% cyan, 15.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 194.6 degrees, a saturation of 67.3% and a lightness of 59.2%. #51bbdd color hex could be obtained by blending #a2ffff with #0077bb. Closest websafe color is: #66cccc.

    • R 32
    • G 73
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 63
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#51bbdd color description : Soft cyan.

#51bbdd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #51bbdd has RGB values of R:81, G:187, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.63, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 5356509.

Hex triplet 51bbdd #51bbdd
RGB Decimal 81, 187, 221 rgb(81,187,221)
RGB Percent 31.8, 73.3, 86.7 rgb(31.8%,73.3%,86.7%)
CMYK 63, 15, 0, 13
HSL 194.6°, 67.3, 59.2 hsl(194.6,67.3%,59.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 194.6°, 63.3, 86.7
Web Safe 66cccc #66cccc
CIE-LAB 71.22, -20.276, -26.097
XYZ 34.211, 42.508, 74.805
xyY 0.226, 0.281, 42.508
CIE-LCH 71.22, 33.049, 232.154
CIE-LUV 71.22, -41.804, -38.401
Hunter-Lab 65.198, -20.432, -22.387
Binary 01010001, 10111011, 11011101

Color Schemes with #51bbdd

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Alternatives to #51bbdd

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#51bbdd Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#51bbdd;}
.background {background-color:#51bbdd;}
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Shades and Tints of #51bbdd

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, #010506 is the darkest color, while #f5fbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #51bbdd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #919a9d is the less saturated color, while #31cbfd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #51bbdd 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
  • #9f9f9f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #8fa5ab Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a9b0d6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #a6afe4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #50c1cf Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #89b4d8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #87b3e1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #50bfd4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population