Information about #157AB1 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #157AB1 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(21, 122, 177) (8.2% red, 47.8% green, 69.4% blue), or CMYK 61 / 22 / 0 / 31 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#157AB1 presents itself as a energetic, saturated azure — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Nice Blue (#107AB0). Nearby in the Register you will also find Geaux Blue (#1277A3) and UCLA Blue (#2774AE).

In RGB terms — rgb(21, 122, 177) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #157AB1 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. #157AB1 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#157AB1 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#157AB1 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #157AB1

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Nice Blue color link
Nice Blue

#107AB0

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Green Blue color link
Green Blue

#1164B4

Bluish color link
Bluish

#2976BB

Cerulean color link
Cerulean

#007BA7

Bowie color link
Bowie

#0084AC

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

#157AB1 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#157AB1
  • RGB21, 122, 177
  • CMYK61, 22, 0, 31
  • HSL201°, 79%, 39%
  • HSL Precise201.154°, 78.788%, 38.824%
  • HSV201°, 88%, 69%
  • HSB201°, 88%, 69%
  • HEX ID157AB1
  • DECIMAL ID1407665
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB69.4%
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