#51A2C0

Color Details

HEX
#51A2C0
RGB
rgb(81, 162, 192)
HSL
hsl(196, 47%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(58%, 16%, 0%, 25%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.28:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #51a2c0
Contrast 7.28:1 AAA
White on #51a2c0
Contrast 2.88:1 Fail
#51a2c0 on Black
Contrast 7.28:1 AAA
#51a2c0 on White
Contrast 2.88:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#74b5cd
#97c7d9
#b9dae6
#41829a
#316173
#20414d

Complement & Analogous

#c17053
#536cc1
#53c1a7

Triadic

#c153a3
#a3c153

Monochrome

#20414d #316173 #51a2c0 #97c7d9 #b9dae6 #dcecf2

Analogous

#53c1a7 #87d4c1 #51a2c0 #7589cd #536cc1 #42569a

Complementary Mix

#316173 #51a2c0 #97c7d9 #c17053 #d7a28f #7d4936

Nearby Colors

#51a2bf
#51a2c1
#51a2b0
#51a2d0

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About #51A2C0

#51A2C0 converts to RGB(81, 162, 192) and HSL(196, 47%, 54%). 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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#51A2C0 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #51A2C0?
RGB: 81, 162, 192. Copy as CSS: rgb(81, 162, 192)
Is #51A2C0 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #51A2C0?
Complement: #c17053.
Does #51A2C0 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.88:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.28:1 (AAA (normal text)).