Cyan

The color #51CAC8 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 81, 202, 200 and HSL values of 179°, 53%, 55%.

Color Values for #51CAC8

Below are the different color format representations for #51CAC8. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#51CAC8
RGB:
rgb(81,202,200)
HSL:
hsl(179,53%,55%)
CMYK:
cmyk(60%, 0%, 1%, 21%)

Color Composition of #51CAC8

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #51CAC8. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 31.8%
Green: 79.2%
Blue: 78.4%

Contrast Analysis for #51CAC8

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 #51CAC8

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #51CAC8

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

Complementary Colors for #51CAC8

The complementary color for #51CAC8 is #C94F51. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #51CAC8

The analogous colors for #51CAC8 are #4FC98A and #4F8EC9. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #51CAC8

The triadic colors for #51CAC8 are #C74FC9 and #C9C74F. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #51CAC8

These are the darker variations of #51CAC8. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #41A2A0 and #317978. This progression shows how #51CAC8 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #51CAC8

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #74D5D3 and #97DFDE. This progression shows how #51CAC8. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #51CAC8

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #51CAC8. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #51CAC8

Companies and brands that incorporate #51CAC8 in their visual identity.

#51CAC8 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #51CAC8. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #51CAC8 is a cyan with RGB values of 81, 202, 200 and HSL values of 179°, 53%, 55%.

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