#51A1BB

Color Details

HEX
#51A1BB
RGB
rgb(81, 161, 187)
HSL
hsl(195, 44%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(57%, 14%, 0%, 27%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.17:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #51a1bb
Contrast 7.17:1 AAA
White on #51a1bb
Contrast 2.93:1 Fail
#51a1bb on Black
Contrast 7.17:1 AAA
#51a1bb on White
Contrast 2.93:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#74b4c9
#97c7d6
#b9d9e4
#418196
#316170
#20404b

Complement & Analogous

#bc6d52
#526dbc
#52bca2

Triadic

#bc52a2
#a2bc52

Monochrome

#20404b #316170 #51a1bb #97c7d6 #b9d9e4 #dcecf1

Analogous

#52bca2 #86d0be #51a1bb #758ac9 #526dbc #425796

Complementary Mix

#316170 #51a1bb #97c7d6 #bc6d52 #d3a08f #7a4735

Nearby Colors

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About #51A1BB

#51A1BB converts to RGB(81, 161, 187) and HSL(195, 44%, 53%). 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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#51A1BB FAQs

What is the RGB value of #51A1BB?
RGB: 81, 161, 187. Copy as CSS: rgb(81, 161, 187)
Is #51A1BB a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #51A1BB?
Complement: #bc6d52.
Does #51A1BB have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.93:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.17:1 (AAA (normal text)).