#51A2C3

Color Details

HEX
#51A2C3
RGB
rgb(81, 162, 195)
HSL
hsl(197, 49%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(58%, 17%, 0%, 24%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.31:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #51a2c3
Contrast 7.31:1 AAA
White on #51a2c3
Contrast 2.87:1 Fail
#51a2c3 on Black
Contrast 7.31:1 AAA
#51a2c3 on White
Contrast 2.87:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#74b5cf
#97c7db
#b9dae7
#41829c
#316175
#20414e

Complement & Analogous

#c37150
#5069c3
#50c3aa

Triadic

#c350a3
#a3c350

Monochrome

#20414e #316175 #51a2c3 #97c7db #b9dae7 #dcecf3

Analogous

#50c3aa #85d5c4 #51a2c3 #7387cf #5069c3 #40549c

Complementary Mix

#316175 #51a2c3 #97c7db #c37150 #d8a38d #7f4934

Nearby Colors

#51a2c2
#51a2c4
#51a2b3
#51a2d3

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About #51A2C3

#51A2C3 converts to RGB(81, 162, 195) and HSL(197, 49%, 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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#51A2C3 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #51A2C3?
RGB: 81, 162, 195. Copy as CSS: rgb(81, 162, 195)
Is #51A2C3 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #51A2C3?
Complement: #c37150.
Does #51A2C3 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.87:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.31:1 (AAA (normal text)).