#51C3D8

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #51C3D8?

RGB(81, 195, 216), HSL(189.3, 63.4%, 58.2%), CMYK(62.5%, 9.7%, 0.0%, 15.3%).

Q: Does #51C3D8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.07:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#51C3D8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 81, 195, 216, in HSL 189.3°, 63.4%, 58.2%, and in CMYK 62.5%, 9.7%, 0.0%, 15.3%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0530-B40G Aqua.

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Color Values

HEX

#51C3D8

RGB

81, 195, 216

HSL

189.3, 63.4%, 58.2%

HSV

189.3, 62.5%, 84.7%

CMYK

62.5%, 9.7%, 0.0%, 15.3%

OKLCH

0.7604 0.1059 211.8

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 0530-B40G Aqua

Color Psychology

True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.

Design Usage

Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.