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#156099 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #156099 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#156099 Color Information

#156099 RGB value is (21, 96, 153). The hex color red value is 21, green is 96, and blue is 153. Its HSL format shows a hue of 206°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of34 percent. The CMYK process values are 86 percent, 37 percent, 0 percent, 40percent.

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#156099 Color Meaning

color #156099 signifies wisdom, insight, and noble intensity. Its deep blue hue mirrors the precious stone, reflecting clarity of thought and elevated perception. Psychologically, Color #156099 enhances focus, truth-seeking, and inner calm, supporting analytical thinking and disciplined creativity. In design, Color #156099 conveys luxury, authority, and timelessness. #156099 pairs with metallic accents and warm neutrals to create visually striking compositions that balance power and refinement. Culturally, #156099 color has historically symbolized royalty, knowledge, and divine favor. Spiritually, Color #156099 represents intuition, inner vision, and higher consciousness. #156099 encourages self-expression with integrity, acting as a bridge between thought and action. Symbolically, #156099 evokes trust, wisdom, and spiritual alignment in both art and cultural practices.

Color Conversion

Convert #156099 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
#156099
RGB
rgb(21, 96, 153)
HSL
hsl(206°, 76%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(86%, 37%, 0%, 40%)
HSV
hsv(206°, 86%, 60%)
XYZ
10.2419 10.8251 31.6866
Yxy
10.8251 0.1941 0.2052
Hunter Lab
32.9015 -0.0144 -1.9299
CIE-Lab
39.2843 -0.3635 -37.2187

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red21 / 255 (8%)
Green96 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue153 / 255 (60%)
60%

CMYK Values

Cyan86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)
40%

Color Variations

#156099 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

#156099 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 #156099 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+)

6.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.64:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #156099 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

#156099

protanopia

#35368b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #156099;

Text Color

color: #156099;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #156099;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #15609940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #156099;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #156099 0%, #0d3a5d 100%);

#156099 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #156099 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.