Information about #217C99 color

#217C99 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #217C99 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(33, 124, 153) (12.9% red, 48.6% green, 60% blue), or CMYK 47 / 11 / 0 / 40 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#217C99 presents itself as a energetic, saturated water-like cyan — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Tripster Blue (#2070A0). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Geaux Blue (#1277A3) and Lure (#2F77A9).

In RGB terms — rgb(33, 124, 153) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #217C99 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.4:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#217C99 color variations

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

#217C99 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 #217C99

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

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Optimist color link
Optimist

#2B688D

Java color link
Java

#259797

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

Teal Blue color link
Teal Blue

#367588

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#217C99
  • RGB33, 124, 153
  • CMYK47, 11, 0, 40
  • CSSrgb(33, 124, 153)
  • HSL195°, 65%, 36%
  • HSL Precise194.5°, 64.516%, 36.471%
  • HSV195°, 78%, 60%
  • HSB195°, 78%, 60%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.486
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.600
  • GLSLvec3(0.129, 0.486, 0.600)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.129, 0.486, 0.600, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.129, 0.486, 0.600)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB60%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID217C99
  • DECIMAL ID2194585
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers8 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01