Information about Flickr Blue color

#216BD6 - Flickr Blue color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #216BD6, known as "Flickr Blue", is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(33, 107, 214) (12.9% red, 42% green, 83.9% blue), or CMYK 71 / 42 / 0 / 16 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #216BD6 reads as a vivid, lively azure and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Celtic Blue (#246BCE). Nearby in the Register you will also find Mariner (#286ACD) and Bright Navy Blue (#1974D2).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(33, 107, 214)), which gives #216BD6 its character. If you plan to put text on a #216BD6 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. The name "Flickr Blue" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Flickr Blue color variations

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

Flickr Blue color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
Flickr Blue

#216BD6
#4788E2

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#A3C3F0

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#D1E1F7

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White

#FFFFFF

Flickr Blue color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
Flickr Blue

#216BD6
#1A56A9

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#13407F

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#0D2B54

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#06152A

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Black

#000000

Flickr Blue color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
Flickr Blue

#216BD6
#336FC3

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#4573B2

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#5877A2

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#6C7B90

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Grey

#808080

Flickr Blue color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#AD21D3

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Flickr Blue

#216BD6
#21B2D3

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#21D3AD

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#21D365

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Flickr Blue 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
#216BD6
Flickr Blue

#216BD6

#D48921
#D48921

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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
#216BD6
Flickr Blue

#216BD6

#C5D421
#C5D421

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#D43021
#D43021

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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
#3021D4
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#216BD6
Flickr Blue

#216BD6

#21C5D4
#21C5D4

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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
#216BD6
Flickr Blue

#216BD6

#D4216C
#D4216C

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#6CD421
#6CD421

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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
#216BD6
Flickr Blue

#216BD6

#8921D4
#8921D4

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#D48921
#D48921

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#6CD421
#6CD421

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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
#216BD6
Flickr Blue

#216BD6

#D421C5
#D421C5

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#D48921
#D48921

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#21D430
#21D430

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Nearest named colors to Flickr Blue

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Celtic Blue color link
Celtic Blue

#246BCE

Mariner color link
Mariner

#286ACD

Bright Navy Blue color link
Bright Navy Blue

#1974D2

Royal Blue color link
Royal Blue

#2B60DE

Blue Eyes color link
Blue Eyes

#1569C7

True Blue color link
True Blue

#2D68C4

Google Blue color link
Google Blue

#3369E8

Azul color link
Azul

#1D5DEC

Byzantine Blue color link
Byzantine Blue

#3457D5

Flat Medium Blue color link
Flat Medium Blue

#3A5FCD

Denim color link
Denim

#1560BD

Bluish color link
Bluish

#2976BB

Flickr Blue color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

#216BD6 - Flickr Blue color image Flickr Blue color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#216BD6 - Flickr Blue color image Flickr Blue color ORCN HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)
#216BD6 - Flickr Blue color image Flickr Blue color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#216BD6 - Flickr Blue color image Flickr Blue color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#216BD6
  • RGB33, 107, 214
  • CMYK71, 42, 0, 16
  • CSSrgb(33, 107, 214)
  • HSL215°, 73%, 48%
  • HSL Precise215.47°, 73.279%, 48.431%
  • HSV215°, 85%, 84%
  • HSB215°, 85%, 84%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.839
  • GLSLvec3(0.129, 0.420, 0.839)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.129, 0.420, 0.839, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.129, 0.420, 0.839)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB12.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB83.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID216BD6
  • DECIMAL ID2190294
  • Name Length11
  • This page visited897 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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