#51C5EC Color Information

Hex color code: #51C5EC

#51C5EC is a eye-catching blue color. In RGB it is (81, 197, 236), and in HSL it is (195°, 80%, 62%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameMedium Turquoise

HEX

#51C5EC

RGB

81, 197, 236

HSL

195°, 80%, 62%

CMYK

66%, 17%, 0%, 7%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #51C5EC;
background-color: #51C5EC;
border-color: #51C5EC;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #51C5EC;
border: 2px solid #51C5EC;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#51C5EC]
text-[#51C5EC]
border-[#51C5EC]
shadow-[0_0_10px_51C5EC]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #51C5EC, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #51C5EC; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #51C5EC; 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 #51C5EC; background-color: #51C5EC15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #51C5EC20; border-left: 4px solid #51C5EC; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #51C5EC; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #51C5EC in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

81, 197, 236

Red: 81 / Green: 197 / Blue: 236

HSL

195°, 80%, 62%

Hue: 195° / Saturation: 80% / Lightness: 62%

CMYK

66%, 17%, 0%, 7%

Cyan: 66% / Magenta: 17% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 7%

What color is #51C5EC?

#51C5EC is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

EC7751

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #51C5EC to RGB:

rgb(81, 197, 236)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #51C5EC to HSL:

hsl(195, 80%, 62%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #51C5EC to CMYK:

cmyk(66%, 17%, 0%, 7%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#51C5EC is a dynamic blue color with RGB values of 81, 197, 236 and HSL of 195°, 80%, 62%. This cyan-blue hue evokes trust and professionalism, making it suitable for often used for branding and logos. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #51C5EC is #EC7751, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #51ECC5.

Use #51C5EC in CSS: color: #51C5EC or background-color: #51C5EC. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #51C5EC

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

Contrast Ratio: 10.55:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #51C5EC?

#51C5EC is a dynamic blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #51C5EC?

#51C5EC in RGB is (81, 197, 236) - 81 red, 197 green, and 236 blue.

How to use #51C5EC in CSS?

Use #51C5EC directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #51C5EC?

#EC7751 (complementary), #51ECC5 (analogous), and #18A8D8 (lighter shade) work well with #51C5EC.