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#81FFFD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #81FFFD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#81FFFD Color Information

#81FFFD RGB value is (129, 255, 253). The hex color red value is 129, green is 255, and blue is 253. Its HSL format shows a hue of 179°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 75 percent. The CMYK process values are 49 percent, 0 percent, 1 percent, 0 percent.

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#81FFFD Color Meaning

Color #81FFFD pulses with digital energy, synthetic clarity, and futuristic optimism. Unlike natural blues tied to sky or sea, color #81FFFD is distinctly man-made—born from neon signs, LED displays, and sci-fi interfaces. Its high luminance and cyan-leaning tone create visual pop without the aggression of reds or yellows, making #81FFFD effective for call-to-action elements in user experience design. Research in color psychology shows that bright cyans like color #81FFFD accelerate perceived response time in interactive systems, likely due to their strong retinal contrast. Culturally, #81FFFD symbolizes innovation, connectivity, and boundaryless communication—the glow of a connected world. Spiritually, color #81FFFD represents the spark of insight, the moment data becomes understanding. #81FFFD does not calm; #81FFFD catalyzes.

Color Conversion

Convert #81FFFD across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#81FFFD
RGB
rgb(129, 255, 253)
HSL
hsl(179°, 100%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(49%, 0%, 1%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(179°, 49%, 100%)
XYZ
62.5429 83.2790 105.7066
Yxy
83.2790 0.2487 0.3311
Hunter Lab
91.2573 -14.0935 -4.0428
CIE-Lab
93.1364 -35.5219 -9.8697

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red129 / 255 (51%)
51%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue253 / 255 (99%)
99%

CMYK Values

Cyan49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow1 / 100 (1%)
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

#81FFFD harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#81FFFD harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #81FFFD for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #81FFFD appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#81FFFD

protanopia

#b8b9fd

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #81FFFD;

Text Color

color: #81FFFD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #81FFFD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #81FFFD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #81FFFD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #81FFFD 0%, #00dcd9 100%);

#81FFFD Color FAQs

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