Information about #21505F color

#21505F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #21505F is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(33, 80, 95) (12.9% red, 31.4% green, 37.3% blue), or CMYK 24 / 6 / 0 / 63 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#21505F is a pleasantly vivid aqua cyan that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Arapawa (#274A5D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Arctic Blue (#275359) and Wanaka (#284962).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(33, 80, 95)), which gives #21505F its character. On this background, white text reaches a 8.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:63) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#21505F color variations

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

#21505F 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 #21505F

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

Arapawa color link
Arapawa

#274A5D

Wanaka color link
Wanaka

#284962

Retro color link
Retro

#1B5256

Beatnik color link
Beatnik

#1F4F54

Lucifer color link
Lucifer

#2E5060

Guru color link
Guru

#154C65

Shipshape color link
Shipshape

#21425F

Navigate color link
Navigate

#304E5E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#21505F
  • RGB33, 80, 95
  • CMYK24, 6, 0, 63
  • CSSrgb(33, 80, 95)
  • HSL195°, 48%, 25%
  • HSL Precise194.516°, 48.438%, 25.098%
  • HSV195°, 65%, 37%
  • HSB195°, 65%, 37%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.373
  • GLSLvec3(0.129, 0.314, 0.373)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.129, 0.314, 0.373, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.129, 0.314, 0.373)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB37.3%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID21505F
  • DECIMAL ID2183263
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01