#51AAB8
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About #51AAB8 Cyan
#51AAB8 is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 170 green, and 184 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 188°, saturation of 42%, and lightness of 52%.
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 #51AAB8 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
188°
Hue
42%
Saturation
52%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #51AAB8 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #51AAB8 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#51AAB8 on White
Contrast Ratio2.7:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#51AAB8 on Black
Contrast Ratio7.79:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #51AAB8 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #51AAB8 |
| RGB | rgb(81, 170, 184) |
| HSL | hsl(188, 42%, 52%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 170, 184 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 66.7%, 72.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 56%, 8%, 0%, 28% |
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