Color swatch image showing Green-Blue (#1164B4) with RGB(17,100,180) values

Green-Blue (#1164B4) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Green-Blue (#1164B4) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Green-Blue (#1164B4) Color Information

Green-Blue (#1164B4) RGB value is (17, 100, 180). The hex color red value is 17, green is 100, and blue is 180. Its HSL format shows a hue of 209°, saturation of 83 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 91 percent, 44 percent, 0 percent, 29 percent.

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Green-Blue (#1164B4) Color Meaning

Green-Blue (#1164B4) conveys focused clarity, calm vitality, and reflective balance. This teal-blue shade evokes deep waters and lush forest canopies. Psychologically, Green-Blue (#1164B4) supports measured thought, rational insight, and serene focus. Designers often employ it in sophisticated or analytical layouts. Symbolically, Green-Blue (#1164B4) represents harmony, structured growth, and thoughtful perception. Cultural references tie it to exploration, knowledge, and environmental awareness. Spiritually, Green-Blue (#1164B4) embodies mindful reflection and balanced energy.

Color Conversion

Convert Green-Blue (#1164B4) 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
#1164B4
RGB
rgb(17, 100, 180)
HSL
hsl(209°, 83%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(91%, 44%, 0%, 29%)
HSV
hsv(209°, 91%, 71%)
XYZ
13.0266 12.5288 44.9117
Yxy
12.5288 0.1849 0.1778
Hunter Lab
35.3960 0.3680 -3.2625
CIE-Lab
42.0445 7.5987 -48.8011

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red17 / 255 (7%)
Green100 / 255 (39%)
39%
Blue180 / 255 (71%)
71%

CMYK Values

Cyan91 / 100 (91%)
91%
Magenta44 / 100 (44%)
44%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)
29%

Color Variations

Green-Blue (#1164B4) 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

Green-Blue (#1164B4) 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 Green-Blue (#1164B4) 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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#1164B4

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.99:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.99:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1164B4 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

Green-Blue (#1164B4)

protanopia

#3536a1

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1164B4;

Text Color

color: #1164B4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1164B4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1164B440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #1164B4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1164B4 0%, #0a3e6e 100%);

Green-Blue (#1164B4) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Green-Blue (#1164B4) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.