Color swatch image showing #1560B6 with RGB(21,96,182) values

#1560B6 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #1560B6 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#1560B6 Color Information

#1560B6 RGB value is (21, 96, 182). The hex color red value is 21, green is 96, and blue is 182. Its HSL format shows a hue of 212°, saturation of 79 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 88 percent, 47 percent, 0 percent, 29 percent.

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#1560B6 Color Meaning

Color #1560B6 conveys focused clarity, calm vitality, and reflective balance. #1560B6 teal-blue shade evokes deep waters and lush forest canopies. Psychologically, color #1560B6 supports measured thought, rational insight, and serene focus. Designers often employ #1560B6 in sophisticated or analytical layouts. Symbolically, color #1560B6 represents harmony, structured growth, and thoughtful perception. Cultural references tie #1560B6 to exploration, knowledge, and environmental awareness. Spiritually, color #1560B6 embodies mindful reflection and balanced energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #1560B6 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
#1560B6
RGB
rgb(21, 96, 182)
HSL
hsl(212°, 79%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(88%, 47%, 0%, 29%)
HSV
hsv(212°, 88%, 71%)
XYZ
12.9356 11.9026 45.8716
Yxy
11.9026 0.1829 0.1683
Hunter Lab
34.5001 0.5204 -3.3468
CIE-Lab
41.0609 11.2374 -51.5502

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red21 / 255 (8%)
Green96 / 255 (38%)
38%
Blue182 / 255 (71%)
71%

CMYK Values

Cyan88 / 100 (88%)
88%
Magenta47 / 100 (47%)
47%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)29 / 100 (29%)
29%

Color Variations

#1560B6 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

#1560B6 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 #1560B6 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
#1560B6

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1560B6 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

#1560B6

protanopia

#3536a1

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1560B6;

Text Color

color: #1560B6;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1560B6;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1560B640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #1560B6;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1560B6 0%, #0d3a6e 100%);

#1560B6 Color FAQs

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