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#103481 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #103481 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#103481 Color Information

#103481 RGB value is (16, 52, 129). The hex color red value is 16, green is 52, and blue is 129. Its HSL format shows a hue of 221°, saturation of 78 percent, and lightness of28 percent. The CMYK process values are 88 percent, 60 percent, 0 percent, 49percent.

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#103481 Color Meaning

Color #103481 signifies oceanic depth, strategic focus, and unwavering resolve. Color #103481 is a near-navy with a hint of violet—deep enough to suggest abyssal waters, rich enough to feel luxurious. Named after California’s Catalina Island, #103481 evokes both coastal mystery and institutional strength. In corporate branding, #103481 hue signals competence without coldness; unlike pure black, #103481 retains chromatic identity. Psychological research links such deep blues to increased focus and reduced impulsivity, making them ideal for financial and legal interfaces. Functionally, color #103481 performs exceptionally in both print and digital contexts. #103481 offers superior contrast against white for body text while feeling less harsh than black—critical for accessibility and long reading sessions. In packaging, #103481 conveys premium quality in spirits, tech, and luxury goods. Digital rendering requires care on OLED screens (where #103481 may appear black), but proper calibration reveals its complex undertones. Color #103481 is a workhorse for brands that value consistency over trend. Symbolically, color #103481 represents depth that protects. #103481 is the color of guarded knowledge, strategic patience, and quiet confidence. In spiritual contexts, #103481 aligns with the third eye’s discerning mode: vision that filters noise. Designers choose color #103481 when they want authority that listens. Its power lies not in volume, but in stillness.

Color Conversion

Convert #103481 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
#103481
RGB
rgb(16, 52, 129)
HSL
hsl(221°, 78%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(88%, 60%, 0%, 49%)
HSV
hsv(221°, 88%, 51%)
XYZ
5.4041 4.1511 21.2853
Yxy
4.1511 0.1752 0.1346
Hunter Lab
20.3742 0.2763 -1.0068
CIE-Lab
24.1649 19.1400 -46.8246

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red16 / 255 (6%)
Green52 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue129 / 255 (51%)
51%

CMYK Values

Cyan88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Magenta60 / 100 (60%)
60%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)49 / 100 (49%)
49%

Color Variations

#103481 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

#103481 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 #103481 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+)

11.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

11.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

11.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #103481 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

#103481

protanopia

#20206e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #103481;

Text Color

color: #103481;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #103481;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #10348140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #103481;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #103481 0%, #0a2050 100%);

#103481 Color FAQs

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