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#102C53 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #102C53 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#102C53 Color Information

#102C53 RGB value is (16, 44, 83). The hex color red value is 16, green is 44, and blue is 83. Its HSL format shows a hue of 215°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 19 percent. The CMYK process values are 81 percent, 47 percent, 0 percent, 67 percent.

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#102C53 Color Meaning

Color #102C53 signifies profound depth, celestial mystery, and silent authority. #102C53 very dark, slightly purplish blue is the color of the sky just after dusk, the deep sea at night, and distant mountain ranges. Psychologically, color #102C53 is absorbing, contemplative, and awe-inspiring, encouraging introspection, reverence, and a sense of vast, quiet potential. #102C53 conveys a solemn, dignified authority and the promise of hidden knowledge. #102C53 color is the visual representation of profound silence. Culturally, color #102C53 is associated with astronomy, nautical navigation, and formal academic regalia, symbolizing the pursuit of unknown frontiers, disciplined study, and established institutions of knowledge. Symbolically, #102C53 represents the infinite, the source of wisdom, and the protective cloak of night. Spiritually, color #102C53 connects to the cosmic consciousness of the crown chakra, embodying the deep, silent unity of the universe and the intellect's reach into the unknown.

Color Conversion

Convert #102C53 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#102C53
RGB
rgb(16, 44, 83)
HSL
hsl(215°, 68%, 19%)
CMYK
cmyk(81%, 47%, 0%, 67%)
HSV
hsv(215°, 81%, 33%)
XYZ
2.6757 2.5361 8.5321
Yxy
2.5361 0.1947 0.1845
Hunter Lab
15.9251 0.0393 -0.2709
CIE-Lab
18.0809 5.2021 -26.8244

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red16 / 255 (6%)
Green44 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue83 / 255 (33%)
33%

CMYK Values

Cyan81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Magenta47 / 100 (47%)
47%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)67 / 100 (67%)
67%

Color Variations

#102C53 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#102C53 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #102C53 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

13.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.93:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #102C53 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#102C53

protanopia

#1c1c4a

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #102C53;

Text Color

color: #102C53;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #102C53;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #102C5340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #102C53;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #102C53 0%, #0a1d36 100%);

#102C53 Color FAQs

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