Color swatch image showing #21ABC5 with RGB(33,171,197) values

#21ABC5 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #21ABC5 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#21ABC5 Color Information

#21ABC5 RGB value is (33, 171, 197). The hex color red value is 33, green is 171, and blue is 197. Its HSL format shows a hue of 190°, saturation of 71 percent, and lightness of 45 percent. The CMYK process values are 83 percent, 13 percent, 0 percent, 23 percent.

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#21ABC5 Color Meaning

Color #21ABC5 signifies open communication, fluid clarity, and refreshing expansiveness. #21ABC5 vibrant cyan blue mirrors tropical shallow waters. Color #21ABC5 suggests transparency, mental flow, and invigorating coolness. Psychologically, #21ABC5 stimulates clear thinking and verbal expression while calming nervous energy. Color #21ABC5 bridges emotional and intellectual realms. #21ABC5 culturally references oceanic exploration, poolside leisure, and digital interfaces that prioritize user-friendly communication. Symbolically, color #21ABC5 represents trustworthiness in dialogue, the flow of information, and a welcoming demeanor. Spiritually, #21ABC5 links to the throat chakra, facilitating truthful expression and clarity.

Color Conversion

Convert #21ABC5 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
#21ABC5
RGB
rgb(33, 171, 197)
HSL
hsl(190°, 71%, 45%)
CMYK
cmyk(83%, 13%, 0%, 23%)
HSV
hsv(190°, 83%, 77%)
XYZ
25.2682 33.4804 57.9539
Yxy
33.4804 0.2165 0.2869
Hunter Lab
57.8623 -3.5257 -3.6668
CIE-Lab
64.5480 -25.6891 -23.2072

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Green171 / 255 (67%)
67%
Blue197 / 255 (77%)
77%

CMYK Values

Cyan83 / 100 (83%)
83%
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)23 / 100 (23%)
23%

Color Variations

#21ABC5 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

#21ABC5 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 #21ABC5 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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#21ABC5

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

2.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.73:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #21ABC5 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

#21ABC5

protanopia

#5d5ebf

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #21ABC5;

Text Color

color: #21ABC5;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #21ABC5;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #21ABC540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #21ABC5;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #21ABC5 0%, #146575 100%);

#21ABC5 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #21ABC5 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.