#51A9C2

Color Details

HEX
#51A9C2
RGB
rgb(81, 169, 194)
HSL
hsl(193, 48%, 54%)
CMYK
cmyk(58%, 13%, 0%, 24%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 7.80:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #51a9c2
Contrast 7.80:1 AAA
White on #51a9c2
Contrast 2.69:1 Fail
#51a9c2 on Black
Contrast 7.80:1 AAA
#51a9c2 on White
Contrast 2.69:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#74bace
#97cbda
#b9dde7
#41879b
#316574
#20444e

Complement & Analogous

#c26a51
#5171c2
#51c2a2

Triadic

#c251aa
#aac251

Monochrome

#20444e #316574 #51a9c2 #97cbda #b9dde7 #dceef3

Analogous

#51c2a2 #85d4be #51a9c2 #748dce #5171c2 #415a9b

Complementary Mix

#316574 #51a9c2 #97cbda #c26a51 #d79e8e #7e4535

Nearby Colors

#51a9c1
#51a9c3
#51a9b2
#51a9d2

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About #51A9C2

#51A9C2 converts to RGB(81, 169, 194) and HSL(193, 48%, 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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#51A9C2 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #51A9C2?
RGB: 81, 169, 194. Copy as CSS: rgb(81, 169, 194)
Is #51A9C2 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #51A9C2?
Complement: #c26a51.
Does #51A9C2 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 2.69:1 (Fails AA). On black: 7.80:1 (AAA (normal text)).