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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone #51B5E7 it is the complementary color #AE4A18. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color #51B5E7. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the #51B5E7 shade: #56B5E2, #67C7F5, #78D9FF, #89EBFF and #9AFDFF

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color #51B5E7. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the #51B5E7 shade: #51B5E7, #40A3D4, #2F91C1, #1E7FAE and #0D6D9B

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the #51B5E7 shade: #50B5E7, #508CE7, #5063E7, #6550E7 and #8E50E7

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the #51B5E7 shade: #50B5E7, #508CE7, #5063E7 and #5050E7

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The #51B5E7 shade matches the following richer shades: #50B5E7 and #40BAF7

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the #51B5E7 shade: #50B5E7, #60AFD7, #70AAC7, #80A5B7 and #909FA7

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the #51B5E7 shade: #50E7C9, #50DDE7, #50B5E7, #508CE7 and #5064E7

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the #51B5E7 shade: #1B8FC9, #2CA5E2, #50B5E7, #74C4EC and #99D4F1

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the #51B5E7 shade: #51B5E7, #A150E7 and #E7DD50

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the #51B5E7 shade: #51B5E7, #E750B5 and #B5E750

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the #51B5E7 shade: #51B5E7, #A150E7, #E78250 and #97E750

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the #51B5E7 shade: #51B5E7, #CE50E7, #E78250 and #69E750

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 65 / 22 / 0 / 9

HEX #51B5E7

RGB 81 181 231

HSL 200, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 69.87, -14.02, -33.63

 

Complementary color

CMYK 0 / 57 / 86 / 32

HEX #AE4A18

RGB 174 74 24

HSL 20, 0.76%, 0.39%

LAB 44.18, 38.35, 46.9

 

CMYK 62 / 20 / 0 / 11

HEX #56B5E2

RGB 86 181 226

HSL 199.29, 0.71%, 0.61%

LAB 69.84, -14.74, -30.94

 

CMYK 58 / 19 / 0 / 4

HEX #67C7F5

RGB 103 199 245

HSL 199.44, 0.88%, 0.68%

LAB 76.27, -15.36, -31.26

 

CMYK 53 / 15 / 0 / 0

HEX #78D9FF

RGB 120 217 255

HSL 196.89, 1%, 0.74%

LAB 82.29, -18.41, -27.3

 

CMYK 46 / 8 / 0 / 0

HEX #89EBFF

RGB 137 235 255

HSL 190.17, 1%, 0.77%

LAB 87.95, -23.77, -18.65

 

CMYK 40 / 1 / 0 / 0

HEX #9AFDFF

RGB 154 253 255

HSL 181.19, 1%, 0.8%

LAB 93.6, -28.52, -10.11

 

CMYK 65 / 22 / 0 / 9

HEX #51B5E7

RGB 81 181 231

HSL 200, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 69.87, -14.02, -33.63

 

CMYK 70 / 23 / 0 / 17

HEX #40A3D4

RGB 64 163 212

HSL 199.86, 0.63%, 0.54%

LAB 63.37, -13.06, -33.3

 

CMYK 76 / 25 / 0 / 24

HEX #2F91C1

RGB 47 145 193

HSL 199.73, 0.61%, 0.47%

LAB 56.79, -11.84, -32.93

 

CMYK 83 / 27 / 0 / 32

HEX #1E7FAE

RGB 30 127 174

HSL 199.58, 0.71%, 0.4%

LAB 50.11, -10.24, -32.51

 

CMYK 92 / 30 / 0 / 39

HEX #0D6D9B

RGB 13 109 155

HSL 199.44, 0.85%, 0.33%

LAB 43.34, -8.13, -32.01

 

CMYK 65 / 22 / 0 / 9

HEX #50B5E7

RGB 80 181 231

HSL 199.87, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 69.84, -14.18, -33.68

 

CMYK 65 / 39 / 0 / 9

HEX #508CE7

RGB 80 140 231

HSL 216.16, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 58.26, 9.06, -51.87

 

CMYK 65 / 57 / 0 / 9

HEX #5063E7

RGB 80 99 231

HSL 232.45, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 47.49, 34.22, -69.17

 

CMYK 56 / 65 / 0 / 9

HEX #6550E7

RGB 101 80 231

HSL 248.34, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 44.62, 48.73, -73.79

 

CMYK 39 / 65 / 0 / 9

HEX #8E50E7

RGB 142 80 231

HSL 264.64, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 48.58, 56.08, -67.17

 

CMYK 65 / 22 / 0 / 9

HEX #50B5E7

RGB 80 181 231

HSL 199.87, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 69.84, -14.18, -33.68

 

CMYK 65 / 39 / 0 / 9

HEX #508CE7

RGB 80 140 231

HSL 216.16, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 58.26, 9.06, -51.87

 

CMYK 65 / 57 / 0 / 9

HEX #5063E7

RGB 80 99 231

HSL 232.45, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 47.49, 34.22, -69.17

 

CMYK 65 / 65 / 0 / 9

HEX #5050E7

RGB 80 80 231

HSL 240, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 43.08, 45.68, -76.37

 

CMYK 65 / 22 / 0 / 9

HEX #50B5E7

RGB 80 181 231

HSL 199.87, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 69.84, -14.18, -33.68

 

CMYK 74 / 25 / 0 / 3

HEX #40BAF7

RGB 64 186 247

HSL 200, 0.92%, 0.61%

LAB 71.5, -13.86, -39.81

 

CMYK 65 / 22 / 0 / 9

HEX #50B5E7

RGB 80 181 231

HSL 199.87, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 69.84, -14.18, -33.68

 

CMYK 55 / 19 / 0 / 16

HEX #60AFD7

RGB 96 175 215

HSL 200.17, 0.6%, 0.61%

LAB 68.06, -12.98, -27.62

 

CMYK 44 / 15 / 0 / 22

HEX #70AAC7

RGB 112 170 199

HSL 200, 0.44%, 0.61%

LAB 66.76, -11.21, -20.72

 

CMYK 30 / 10 / 0 / 28

HEX #80A5B7

RGB 128 165 183

HSL 199.64, 0.28%, 0.61%

LAB 65.69, -8.27, -13.37

 

CMYK 14 / 5 / 0 / 35

HEX #909FA7

RGB 144 159 167

HSL 200.87, 0.12%, 0.61%

LAB 64.58, -3.6, -5.97

 

CMYK 65 / 0 / 13 / 9

HEX #50E7C9

RGB 80 231 201

HSL 168.08, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 83.48, -46.68, 2.95

 

CMYK 65 / 4 / 0 / 9

HEX #50DDE7

RGB 80 221 231

HSL 183.97, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 81.39, -34.22, -16.04

 

CMYK 65 / 22 / 0 / 9

HEX #50B5E7

RGB 80 181 231

HSL 199.87, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 69.84, -14.18, -33.68

 

CMYK 65 / 39 / 0 / 9

HEX #508CE7

RGB 80 140 231

HSL 216.16, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 58.26, 9.06, -51.87

 

CMYK 65 / 57 / 0 / 9

HEX #5064E7

RGB 80 100 231

HSL 232.05, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 47.74, 33.6, -68.78

 

CMYK 87 / 29 / 0 / 21

HEX #1B8FC9

RGB 27 143 201

HSL 200, 0.76%, 0.45%

LAB 56.18, -9.74, -38.43

 

CMYK 81 / 27 / 0 / 11

HEX #2CA5E2

RGB 44 165 226

HSL 200.11, 0.76%, 0.53%

LAB 64.11, -11.73, -39.93

 

CMYK 65 / 22 / 0 / 9

HEX #50B5E7

RGB 80 181 231

HSL 199.87, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 69.84, -14.18, -33.68

 

CMYK 51 / 17 / 0 / 7

HEX #74C4EC

RGB 116 196 236

HSL 200, 0.76%, 0.69%

LAB 75.61, -13.77, -27.39

 

CMYK 37 / 12 / 0 / 5

HEX #99D4F1

RGB 153 212 241

HSL 199.77, 0.76%, 0.77%

LAB 81.95, -11.81, -20.24

 

CMYK 65 / 22 / 0 / 9

HEX #51B5E7

RGB 81 181 231

HSL 200, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 69.87, -14.02, -33.63

 

CMYK 30 / 65 / 0 / 9

HEX #A150E7

RGB 161 80 231

HSL 272.19, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 50.79, 59.93, -63.5

 

CMYK 0 / 4 / 65 / 9

HEX #E7DD50

RGB 231 221 80

HSL 56.03, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 86.64, -12.89, 67.64

 

CMYK 65 / 22 / 0 / 9

HEX #51B5E7

RGB 81 181 231

HSL 200, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 69.87, -14.02, -33.63

 

CMYK 0 / 65 / 22 / 9

HEX #E750B5

RGB 231 80 181

HSL 319.87, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 58.1, 67.89, -22.77

 

CMYK 22 / 0 / 65 / 9

HEX #B5E750

RGB 181 231 80

HSL 79.87, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 85.78, -37.59, 65.64

 

CMYK 65 / 22 / 0 / 9

HEX #51B5E7

RGB 81 181 231

HSL 200, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 69.87, -14.02, -33.63

 

CMYK 30 / 65 / 0 / 9

HEX #A150E7

RGB 161 80 231

HSL 272.19, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 50.79, 59.93, -63.5

 

CMYK 0 / 44 / 65 / 9

HEX #E78250

RGB 231 130 80

HSL 19.87, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 64.59, 34.63, 43.52

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 65 / 9

HEX #97E750

RGB 151 231 80

HSL 91.79, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 84.13, -48.38, 63.38

 

CMYK 65 / 22 / 0 / 9

HEX #51B5E7

RGB 81 181 231

HSL 200, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 69.87, -14.02, -33.63

 

CMYK 11 / 65 / 0 / 9

HEX #CE50E7

RGB 206 80 231

HSL 290.07, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 56.71, 69.67, -53.67

 

CMYK 0 / 44 / 65 / 9

HEX #E78250

RGB 231 130 80

HSL 19.87, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 64.59, 34.63, 43.52

 

CMYK 55 / 0 / 65 / 9

HEX #69E750

RGB 105 231 80

HSL 110.07, 0.76%, 0.61%

LAB 82.24, -62.17, 60.79

 

Description

Color code: HEX #51B5E7 | qconv.com Color code: HEX #51B5E7 | qconv.com - big

Bright color: high color values create a bright impression.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 81 red, 181 green and 231 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
81 181 231 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, 65 cyan, 22 magenta, none yellow and 9 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
65% 22% 0% 9% C M Y K

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