#51a2ef color: Feather Star
#51a2ef is rgb(81, 162, 239) in RGB and oklch(69.535% 0.13875 249.447) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Azure
- blue-400
- Black 6%
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About #51a2ef
#51a2ef is a bright blue color. In OKLCH it has 69.5% lightness, 0.139 chroma and a hue of 249°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.7:1 contrast and black text 7.76:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Feather Star (#59a1ef). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is blue-400.
Lighter: #51a2ef mixed with white
Darker: #51a2ef mixed with black
Calmer: #51a2ef with less saturation
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Questions about #51a2ef
What color is #51a2ef?
#51a2ef is bright blue. The closest named color is Feather Star. In RGB it is rgb(81, 162, 239), in HSL hsl(209.24, 83.16%, 62.75%) and in OKLCH oklch(69.535% 0.13875 249.447).
What colors go well with #51a2ef?
The complementary color of #51a2ef is #d38b26. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00b0d7 and #8c92f1. The triadic partners are #e4758a and #81ad49.
Is white or black text more readable on #51a2ef?
Black text reads better on #51a2ef: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.7:1 and black gives 7.76:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #51a2ef a warm or cool color?
#51a2ef is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 249 degrees, its lightness 69.5% and its chroma 0.139.