Color swatch image showing #81FFFF with RGB(129,255,255) values

#81FFFF Color Meaning and Information

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

#81FFFF Color Information

#81FFFF RGB value is (129, 255, 255). The hex color red value is 129, green is 255, and blue is 255. Its HSL format shows a hue of 180°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 75 percent. The CMYK process values are 49 percent, 0 percent, 0 percent, 0 percent.

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#81FFFF Color Meaning

Color #81FFFF pulses with digital energy, synthetic clarity, and futuristic optimism. Unlike natural blues tied to sky or sea, color #81FFFF 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 #81FFFF effective for call-to-action elements in user experience design. Research in color psychology shows that bright cyans like color #81FFFF accelerate perceived response time in interactive systems, likely due to their strong retinal contrast. Culturally, #81FFFF symbolizes innovation, connectivity, and boundaryless communication—the glow of a connected world. Spiritually, color #81FFFF represents the spark of insight, the moment data becomes understanding. #81FFFF does not calm; #81FFFF catalyzes.

Convert #81FFFF 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
#81FFFF
RGB
rgb(129, 255, 255)
HSL
hsl(180°, 100%, 75%)
CMYK
cmyk(49%, 0%, 0%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(180°, 49%, 100%)
XYZ
62.8633 83.4071 107.3937
Yxy
83.4071 0.2478 0.3288
Hunter Lab
91.3275 -13.9356 -4.4626
CIE-Lab
93.1924 -35.0218 -10.8212

RGB Values

Red129 / 255 (51%)
51%
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue255 / 255 (100%)
100%

CMYK Values

Cyan49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

#81FFFF 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.

#81FFFF 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

(WCAG 2.1) Test #81FFFF 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

See how #81FFFF 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

#81FFFF

protanopia

#b8b9ff

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

Background Color

background-color: #81FFFF;

Text Color

color: #81FFFF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #81FFFF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #81FFFF40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

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

#81FFFF Color FAQs

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