#51C3CD Hex Color
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#51c3cd is a cool, moderately saturated cyan with a clear blue-green cast and a fresh, glowing surface. This hex code feels youthful, open, and refreshing without becoming harsh. Use it as a supporting tone for spring themes, children’s products, technology, or airy interfaces; black text provides strong readable contrast.
Questions about #51c3cd
What is #51c3cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #51c3cd is rgb(81, 195, 205), in HSL hsl(185, 55%, 56%) and in CMYK 60%, 5%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #51c3cd?
Is #51c3cd readable on white or black?
#51c3cd has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.03:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.