#51A8C8
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About #51A8C8 Blue
#51A8C8 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 168 green, and 200 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 196°, saturation of 52%, and lightness of 55%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #51A8C8 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
196°
Hue
52%
Saturation
55%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #51A8C8 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #51A8C8 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#51A8C8 on White
Contrast Ratio2.7:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#51A8C8 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.78:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #51A8C8 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #51A8C8 |
| RGB | rgb(81, 168, 200) |
| HSL | hsl(196, 52%, 55%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 168, 200 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 65.9%, 78.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 60%, 16%, 0%, 22% |
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