Color swatch image showing #102C57 with RGB(16,44,87) values

#102C57 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #102C57 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#102C57 Color Information

#102C57 RGB value is (16, 44, 87). The hex color red value is 16, green is 44, and blue is 87. Its HSL format shows a hue of 216°, saturation of 69 percent, and lightness of 20 percent. The CMYK process values are 82 percent, 49 percent, 0 percent, 66 percent.

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#102C57 Color Meaning

Color #102C57 signifies profound depth, celestial mystery, and silent authority. #102C57 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 #102C57 is absorbing, contemplative, and awe-inspiring, encouraging introspection, reverence, and a sense of vast, quiet potential. #102C57 conveys a solemn, dignified authority and the promise of hidden knowledge. #102C57 color is the visual representation of profound silence. Culturally, color #102C57 is associated with astronomy, nautical navigation, and formal academic regalia, symbolizing the pursuit of unknown frontiers, disciplined study, and established institutions of knowledge. Symbolically, #102C57 represents the infinite, the source of wisdom, and the protective cloak of night. Spiritually, color #102C57 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 #102C57 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
#102C57
RGB
rgb(16, 44, 87)
HSL
hsl(216°, 69%, 20%)
CMYK
cmyk(82%, 49%, 0%, 66%)
HSV
hsv(216°, 82%, 34%)
XYZ
2.8347 2.5996 9.3692
Yxy
2.5996 0.1915 0.1756
Hunter Lab
16.1233 0.0545 -0.3107
CIE-Lab
18.3634 6.9389 -29.0494

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red16 / 255 (6%)
Green44 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue87 / 255 (34%)
34%

CMYK Values

Cyan82 / 100 (82%)
82%
Magenta49 / 100 (49%)
49%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)66 / 100 (66%)
66%

Color Variations

#102C57 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

#102C57 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 #102C57 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.

#FFFFFF
#102C57

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

13.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.82:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #102C57 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

#102C57

protanopia

#1c1c4d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #102C57;

Text Color

color: #102C57;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #102C57;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #102C5740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #102C57;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #102C57 0%, #0a1d39 100%);

#102C57 Color FAQs

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