Information about #21656F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #21656F belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(33, 101, 111) — 12.9% red, 39.6% green, 43.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 31 / 4 / 0 / 56. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #21656F reads as a clearly saturated aqua cyan and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Caesar (#1B6767). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Humbec Dark Teal (#265B71) and Orient (#255B77).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(33, 101, 111)), which gives #21656F its character. If you plan to put text on a #21656F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.2:1. No one has named #21656F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#21656F color variations

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#21656F 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 #21656F

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

Caesar color link
Caesar

#1B6767

Orient color link
Orient

#255B77

Muse color link
Muse

#2E696D

Globe color link
Globe

#256761

Casal color link
Casal

#2F6168

Blumine color link
Blumine

#305C71

Boomtown color link
Boomtown

#346672

Spray Drift color link
Spray Drift

#2D5877

Venice Blue color link
Venice Blue

#2C5778

#21656F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#21656F
  • RGB33, 101, 111
  • CMYK31, 4, 0, 56
  • HSL188°, 54%, 28%
  • HSL Precise187.692°, 54.167%, 28.235%
  • HSV188°, 70%, 44%
  • HSB188°, 70%, 44%
  • HEX ID21656F
  • DECIMAL ID2188655
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB39.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.5%
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