Information about #21599E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #21599E belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(33, 89, 158) (12.9% red, 34.9% green, 62% blue), or CMYK 49 / 27 / 0 / 38 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#21599E presents itself as a energetic, saturated azure — 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 almost identical to Cyan Cobalt Blue (#28589C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Lapis Lazuli (#26619C) and Jayce Blue (#234E9B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(33, 89, 158)), which gives #21599E its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #21599E: 7.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 3.0:1 for black. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #21599E is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#21599E color variations

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#21599E 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 #21599E

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

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Jayce Blue color link
Jayce Blue

#234E9B

St Tropaz color link
St Tropaz

#2D569B

Fun Blue color link
Fun Blue

#1959A8

Yarra color link
Yarra

#20608E

Dusk Blue color link
Dusk Blue

#26538D

Tory Blue color link
Tory Blue

#1450AA

Elvis color link
Elvis

#16489B

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#21599E
  • RGB33, 89, 158
  • CMYK49, 27, 0, 38
  • HSL213°, 65%, 37%
  • HSL Precise213.12°, 65.445%, 37.451%
  • HSV213°, 79%, 62%
  • HSB213°, 79%, 62%
  • HEX ID21599E
  • DECIMAL ID2185630
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB34.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB62%
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