#51D2C8

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #51D2C8?

RGB(81, 210, 200), HSL(175.3, 58.9%, 57.1%), CMYK(61.4%, 0.0%, 4.8%, 17.6%).

Q: Does #51D2C8 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.84:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#51D2C8 is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 81, 210, 200, in HSL 175.3°, 58.9%, 57.1%, and in CMYK 61.4%, 0.0%, 4.8%, 17.6%. The nearest named color is mediumturquoise.

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Color Values

HEX

#51D2C8

RGB

81, 210, 200

HSL

175.3, 58.9%, 57.1%

HSV

175.3, 61.4%, 82.4%

CMYK

61.4%, 0.0%, 4.8%, 17.6%

OKLCH

0.7903 0.1134 188.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: mediumturquoise

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.