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#51b1dd

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HEX#51b1dd
HEX8#51b1ddff
RGBrgb(81, 177, 221)
CMYK[0.63,0.2,0,0.13]
Name#51b1dd
HCL[243.79,34.05,68.32]
oklab[0.72,-0.07,-0.09]
Num5353949
HSI[197.9,0.49,0.63]
lab[68.32,-15.04,-30.55]
Lighten
#a6d7ee
Darken
#217da7
Saturate
#3cb9f2
Desaturate
#66a9c8
Greyscale
#979797
Brighten
#84e4ff

Color harmonies of #51b1dd

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel. Learn more

Triad

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.
#51b1dd
#dd51b1
#b1dd51

Tetrad

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel. They are very versatile, and work best with one dominant color.
#51b1dd
#c351dd
#dd7d51
#6bdd51

Monochromatic

The monochromatic colors are those that have the same dye, but differ in hue, value and saturation. For example, paint samples have several different values ​​of the same color. Using two or more monochromatic colors will achieve an elegant and pleasant effect.
#51b1dd
#030708
#132933
#224b5d
#326d88
#418fb3

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.
#51b1dd
#51ddd1
#51cddd
#51b1dd
#5195dd
#5179dd

Split Complements

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.
#51b1dd
#9951dd
#ddd151

Variations

View this color variations of shades, tints, tones, hues and temperatures.

Tints

A tint is created by adding white to a base color, increasing its lightness. Tints are likely to look pastel and less intense.
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#f3f9fd
#e6f4fa
#daeef8
#cde9f5
#c1e3f3
#b4def0
#a8d8ee
#9cd2ec
#8fcde9
#83c7e7
#76c2e4
#6abce2
#5db7df
#51b1dd

Shades

A shade is created by adding black to a base color, increasing its darkness. Shades appear more dramatic and richer.
#000000
#060d10
#0c1920
#11262f
#17333f
#1d3f4f
#234c5f
#29596f
#2e657e
#34728e
#3a7e9e
#408bae
#4598bd
#4ba4cd
#51b1dd

Contrast Checker

Verify the contrast of a #51b1dd colored text on white and black backgrounds. For additional options use Color Contrast Checker Tool.

2.419 Very Poor When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!
8.683 Very Good When I used to read fairy tales, I fancied that kind of thing never happened, and now here I am in the middle of one!

Color Palettes #51b1dd

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Use #51b1dd in CSS

#51b1dd as Background Color in CSS
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#51b1dd as Text Color in CSS
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#51b1dd as Border Color in CSS
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