#51C4EB Color Information

Hex color code: #51C4EB

#51C4EB is a bold blue color. In RGB it is (81, 196, 235), and in HSL it is (195°, 79%, 62%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameMedium Turquoise
HEX
#51C4EB
RGB
81, 196, 235
HSL
195°, 79%, 62%
CMYK
66%, 17%, 0%, 8%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #51C4EB;
background-color: #51C4EB;
border-color: #51C4EB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #51C4EB;
border: 2px solid #51C4EB;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#51C4EB]
text-[#51C4EB]
border-[#51C4EB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_51C4EB]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #51C4EB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #51C4EB; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #51C4EB; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #51C4EB; background-color: #51C4EB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #51C4EB20; border-left: 4px solid #51C4EB; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #51C4EB; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #51C4EB in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

81, 196, 235

Red: 81 / Green: 196 / Blue: 235

HSL

195°, 79%, 62%

Hue: 195° / Saturation: 79% / Lightness: 62%

CMYK

66%, 17%, 0%, 8%

Cyan: 66% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 8%

What color is #51C4EB?

#51C4EB is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #51C4EB to RGB:

rgb(81, 196, 235)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #51C4EB to HSL:

hsl(195, 79%, 62%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #51C4EB to CMYK:

cmyk(66%, 17%, 0%, 8%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking blue tone, #51C4EB has RGB (81, 196, 235) and HSL (195°, 79%, 62%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #51C4EB is #EB7852, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #52EBC4.

Use #51C4EB in CSS: color: #51C4EB or background-color: #51C4EB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #51C4EB

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 10.45:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #51C4EB?

#51C4EB is a striking blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #51C4EB?

#51C4EB in RGB is (81, 196, 235) - 81 red, 196 green, and 235 blue.

How to use #51C4EB in CSS?

Use #51C4EB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #51C4EB?

#EB7852 (complementary), #52EBC4 (analogous), and #19A7D7 (lighter shade) work well with #51C4EB.