Cyan

The color #51797B is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 121, 123 and HSL values of 183°, 21%, 40%.

Color Values for #51797B

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HEX:
#51797B
RGB:
rgb(81,121,123) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(183,21%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(34%, 2%, 0%, 52%) Copied!

Color Composition of #51797B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #51797B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 47.5%
Blue: 48.2%

Contrast Analysis for #51797B

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #51797B

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #51797B

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #51797B

The complementary color for #51797B is #7B5351. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #51797B

The analogous colors for #51797B are #517B68 and #51647B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #51797B

The triadic colors for #51797B are #7B5179 and #797B51. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #51797B

These are the darker variations of #51797B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #416162 and #31494A. This progression shows how #51797B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #51797B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #749495 and #97AFB0. This progression shows how #51797B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #51797B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #51797B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #51797B

Companies and brands that incorporate #51797B in their visual identity.

#51797B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #51797B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #51797B is a cyan with RGB values of 81, 121, 123 and HSL values of 183°, 21%, 40%.

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