#51A0D0

Color Details

HEX
#51A0D0
RGB
rgb(81, 160, 208)
HSL
hsl(203, 57%, 57%)
CMYK
cmyk(61%, 23%, 0%, 18%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.29:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #51a0d0
Contrast 7.29:1 AAA
White on #51a0d0
Contrast 2.88:1 Fail
#51a0d0 on Black
Contrast 7.29:1 AAA
#51a0d0 on White
Contrast 2.88:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#74b3d9
#97c6e3
#b9d9ec
#4180a6
#31607d
#204053

Complement & Analogous

#d08353
#5361d0
#53d0c1

Triadic

#d053a0
#a0d053

Monochrome

#204053 #31607d #51a0d0 #97c6e3 #b9d9ec #dcecf6

Analogous

#53d0c1 #87ded4 #51a0d0 #7581d9 #5361d0 #424ea6

Complementary Mix

#31607d #51a0d0 #97c6e3 #d08353 #e0ae8f #875536

Nearby Colors

#51a0cf
#51a0d1
#51a0c0
#51a0e0

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About #51A0D0

#51A0D0 converts to RGB(81, 160, 208) and HSL(203, 57%, 57%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#51A0D0 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #51A0D0?
RGB: 81, 160, 208. Copy as CSS: rgb(81, 160, 208)
Is #51A0D0 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #51A0D0?
Complement: #d08353.
Does #51A0D0 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.88:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.29:1 (AAA (normal text)).