#51B8AE
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About #51B8AE Cyan
#51B8AE is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 184 green, and 174 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 174°, 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 #51B8AE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
174°
Hue
42%
Saturation
52%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #51B8AE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #51B8AE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#51B8AE on White
Contrast Ratio2.38:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#51B8AE on Black
Contrast Ratio8.82:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #51B8AE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #51B8AE |
| RGB | rgb(81, 184, 174) |
| HSL | hsl(174, 42%, 52%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 184, 174 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 72.2%, 68.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 56%, 0%, 5%, 28% |
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