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Running Number
5,353,977
HEX
#51B1F9
RGB
81, 177, 249
HSL
206°,93%,65%
HSV
206°,67%,98%
CMYK
67%,29%,0%,2%
Brightness
61%
Type
Light
AA Normal Text: ≥ 4.5:1
AA Large Text: ≥ 3.0:1
AAA Normal Text: ≥ 7.0:1
AAA Large Text: ≥ 4.5:1
#51B1F9 sits at 206° on the color wheel, placing it in the azure family of the cool half of the spectrum. With 93% saturation and 65% lightness, it reads as a fully saturated, light tone — an immediate, signal-grade voice that demands attention. Its RGB mix of 81, 177, 249 produces a 9.01:1 contrast ratio against black, which clears WCAG AAA for body text in that pairing.
In RGB space #51B1F9 is a distant relative of CSS sky blue — about 63 units away from #87CEEB. Designers reach for azure hues at this saturation when the brief calls for bold, immediate signal, and at this lightness when they want a present, comfortable mid-canvas voice. On screen the cool cast tends to pair best with warm neutrals in the 25°-45° range to add life.
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Alert Box
Timeline Dot
Loading Spinner
Dropdown Selected
Table Row Highlight
Calendar Date
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