Information about #21157F color

#21157F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #21157F belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(33, 21, 127) (12.9% red, 8.2% green, 49.8% blue), or CMYK 37 / 42 / 0 / 50 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#21157F presents itself as a strongly colored classic blue — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from PHCH (#201173). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Elvin (#2A128A) and Midnight Blue (#191970).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(33, 21, 127)), which gives #21157F its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #21157F: 14.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. #21157F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#21157F color variations

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

#21157F color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#21157F color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#1A1065

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#130C4C

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#060419

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Black

#000000

#21157F color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#21157F color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#14327F

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#145D7F

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#21157F 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
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#737F15
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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
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#3E7F15
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#7F5615
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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
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#153E7F
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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
#21157F
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#7F2115
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#157F21
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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#7F1573
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#737F15
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#157F21
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#7F153E
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#737F15
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#157F56
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Nearest named colors to #21157F

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

PHCH color link
PHCH

#201173

Elvin color link
Elvin

#2A128A

Midnight Blue color link
Midnight Blue

#191970

Jacksons Purple color link
Jacksons Purple

#20208D

Persian Indigo color link
Persian Indigo

#32127A

Visa Blue color link
Visa Blue

#1A1F71

Filmpro Digital Blue color link
Filmpro Digital Blue

#2D2480

Denim Dark Blue color link
Denim Dark Blue

#151B8D

ACE Blue color link
ACE Blue

#290177

Picotee Blue color link
Picotee Blue

#2E2787

Royal Navy color link
Royal Navy

#1A0076

Pixie Powder color link
Pixie Powder

#391285

#21157F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#21157F
  • RGB33, 21, 127
  • CMYK37, 42, 0, 50
  • CSSrgb(33, 21, 127)
  • HSL247°, 72%, 29%
  • HSL Precise246.792°, 71.622%, 29.02%
  • HSV247°, 83%, 50%
  • HSB247°, 83%, 50%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.498
  • GLSLvec3(0.129, 0.082, 0.498)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.129, 0.082, 0.498, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.129, 0.082, 0.498)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49.8%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID21157F
  • DECIMAL ID2168191
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers17 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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