Denim (#1560BD) Color Meaning and Information

Denim (#1560BD) Color Information

Denim (#1560BD) RGB value is (21, 96, 189). The hex color red value is 21, green is 96, and blue is 189. Its HSL format shows a hue of 213°, saturation of 80 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 89 percent, 49 percent, 0 percent, 26 percent.

Denim

#1560BD

rgb(21, 96, 189)

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Denim (#1560BD) Color Meaning

Denim (#1560BD) signifies casual reliability, workwear heritage, and universal comfort. This classic medium blue is the color of traditional jeans, suggesting durability, democratic style, and unpretentious functionality. Psychologically, Denim (#1560BD) promotes feelings of reliability, approachable stability, and a sense of being universally understood and accepted. It culturally references American culture, global fashion, and the uniform of casual labor and creativity. Spiritually, Denim (#1560BD) represents the sanctity of honest work, the soul's comfortable fit, and trustworthiness woven into the fabric of everyday life, embodying a dependable and deeply integrated presence.

Color Conversion

Convert Denim (#1560BD) 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

#1560BD

RGB

rgb(21, 96, 189)

HSL

hsl(213°, 80%, 41%)

CMYK

cmyk(89%, 49%, 0%, 26%)

HSV

hsv(213°, 89%, 74%)

XYZ

13.6774 12.1993 49.7779

Yxy

12.1993 0.1808 0.1612

Hunter Lab

34.9275 0.6762 -3.7572

CIE-Lab

41.5311 14.0356 -54.8799

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red21 / 255 (8%)

Green96 / 255 (38%)

38%

Blue189 / 255 (74%)

74%

CMYK Values

Cyan89 / 100 (89%)

89%

Magenta49 / 100 (49%)

49%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)

26%

Color Variations

Denim (#1560BD) 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

Denim (#1560BD) 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 Denim (#1560BD) 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#1560BD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.10:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.10:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.10:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #1560BD 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

Denim (#1560BD)

protanopia

#3536a6

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #1560BD;

Text Color

color: #1560BD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #1560BD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #1560BD40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1560BD 0%, #0d3a71 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Denim (#1560BD) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.