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#116491 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #116491 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#116491 Color Information

#116491 RGB value is (17, 100, 145). The hex color red value is 17, green is 100, and blue is 145. Its HSL format shows a hue of 201°, saturation of 79 percent, and lightness of32 percent. The CMYK process values are 88 percent, 31 percent, 0 percent, 43percent.

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#116491 Color Meaning

Color #116491 conveys calm authority, intellectual focus, and grounded energy. In color psychology, #116491 promotes mental clarity, reflective thinking, and emotional composure. Across cultures and history, color #116491 has been revered in jewelry, ceremonial art, and textiles, symbolizing wisdom, loyalty, and enduring beauty. From a spiritual perspective, color #116491 embodies disciplined awareness, thoughtful observation, and balanced presence. #116491 encourages measured reflection and steady engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #116491 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
#116491
RGB
rgb(17, 100, 145)
HSL
hsl(201°, 79%, 32%)
CMYK
cmyk(88%, 31%, 0%, 43%)
HSV
hsv(201°, 88%, 57%)
XYZ
9.8992 11.2778 28.4432
Yxy
11.2778 0.1995 0.2273
Hunter Lab
33.5824 -0.2560 -1.6000
CIE-Lab
40.0446 -6.3247 -31.2220

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red17 / 255 (7%)
Green100 / 255 (39%)
39%
Blue145 / 255 (57%)
57%

CMYK Values

Cyan88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Magenta31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)43 / 100 (43%)
43%

Color Variations

#116491 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

#116491 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 #116491 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+)

6.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #116491 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

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protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #116491;

Text Color

color: #116491;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #116491;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #11649140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #116491;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #116491 0%, #0b3e5a 100%);

#116491 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #116491 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.