Cyan

The color #51A8BD is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 168, 189 and HSL values of 192°, 45%, 53%.

Color Values for #51A8BD

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HEX:
#51A8BD
RGB:
rgb(81,168,189) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(192,45%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(57%, 11%, 0%, 26%) Copied!

Color Composition of #51A8BD

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #51A8BD. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 65.9%
Blue: 74.1%

Contrast Analysis for #51A8BD

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 #51A8BD

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #51A8BD

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

Complementary Colors for #51A8BD

The complementary color for #51A8BD is #BD6751. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #51A8BD

The analogous colors for #51A8BD are #51BD9D and #5172BD. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #51A8BD

The triadic colors for #51A8BD are #BD51A8 and #A8BD51. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #51A8BD

These are the darker variations of #51A8BD. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #418697 and #316571. This progression shows how #51A8BD darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #51A8BD

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #74B9CA and #97CBD7. This progression shows how #51A8BD. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #51A8BD

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #51A8BD. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #51A8BD

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#51A8BD Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #51A8BD. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #51A8BD is a cyan with RGB values of 81, 168, 189 and HSL values of 192°, 45%, 53%.

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