#51A99D
Muted Cyan
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About #51A99D Muted Cyan
#51A99D is a muted cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 169 green, and 157 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 172°, saturation of 35%, and lightness of 49%.
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 #51A99D in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
172°
Hue
35%
Saturation
49%
Lightness
Muted Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #51A99D based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #51A99D against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#51A99D on White
Contrast Ratio2.8:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#51A99D on Black
Contrast Ratio7.51:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #51A99D across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #51A99D |
| RGB | rgb(81, 169, 157) |
| HSL | hsl(172, 35%, 49%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 169, 157 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 66.3%, 61.6% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 52%, 0%, 7%, 34% |
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