#51abfc color: Joust Blue
#51abfc is rgb(81, 171, 252) in RGB and oklch(72.193% 0.14639 248.427) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- ≈ Sky blue
- blue-400
- Black 1%
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About #51abfc
#51abfc is a bright light blue color. In OKLCH it has 72.2% lightness, 0.146 chroma and a hue of 248°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.45:1 contrast and black text 8.58:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Joust Blue (#55aaff). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is blue-400.
Lighter: #51abfc mixed with white
Darker: #51abfc mixed with black
Calmer: #51abfc with less saturation
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Questions about #51abfc
What color is #51abfc?
#51abfc is bright light blue. The closest named color is Joust Blue. In RGB it is rgb(81, 171, 252), in HSL hsl(208.42, 96.61%, 65.29%) and in OKLCH oklch(72.193% 0.14639 248.427).
What colors go well with #51abfc?
The complementary color of #51abfc is #e09126. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #00b9e2 and #919aff. The triadic partners are #f17b93 and #89b64a.
Is white or black text more readable on #51abfc?
Black text reads better on #51abfc: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 and black gives 8.58:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #51abfc a warm or cool color?
#51abfc is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 248 degrees, its lightness 72.2% and its chroma 0.146.