#51D8E1
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About #51D8E1 Cyan
#51D8E1 is a cyan color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 81 red, 216 green, and 225 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 184°, saturation of 71%, and lightness of 60%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #51D8E1 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
184°
Hue
71%
Saturation
60%
Lightness
Cyan
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #51D8E1 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #51D8E1 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#51D8E1 on White
Contrast Ratio1.71:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#51D8E1 on Black
Contrast Ratio12.26:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #51D8E1 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #51D8E1 |
| RGB | rgb(81, 216, 225) |
| HSL | hsl(184, 71%, 60%) |
| RGB Decimal | 81, 216, 225 |
| RGB Percent | 31.8%, 84.7%, 88.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 64%, 4%, 0%, 12% |
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