Color swatch image showing #21ABCC with RGB(33,171,204) values

#21ABCC Color Meaning and Information

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

#21ABCC Color Information

#21ABCC RGB value is (33, 171, 204). The hex color red value is 33, green is 171, and blue is 204. Its HSL format shows a hue of 192°, saturation of 72 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 84 percent, 16 percent, 0 percent, 20 percent.

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#21ABCC Color Meaning

Color #21ABCC conveys clarity, intellectual openness, and refreshing calm. In color psychology, #21ABCC stimulates alert focus, encourages thoughtful decision making, and reduces emotional heaviness. In cultures and history, color #21ABCC appears in art, textiles, and modern design, symbolizing clarity, trustworthiness, and a serene visual presence. From a spiritual perspective, color #21ABCC represents calm insight, thoughtful awareness, and balanced expression. #21ABCC encourages intentional communication and measured action.

Color Conversion

Convert #21ABCC 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
#21ABCC
RGB
rgb(33, 171, 204)
HSL
hsl(192°, 72%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(84%, 16%, 0%, 20%)
HSV
hsv(192°, 84%, 80%)
XYZ
26.0892 33.8088 62.2774
Yxy
33.8088 0.2135 0.2767
Hunter Lab
58.1453 -3.2678 -4.3644
CIE-Lab
64.8105 -23.3755 -26.6889

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Green171 / 255 (67%)
67%
Blue204 / 255 (80%)
80%

CMYK Values

Cyan84 / 100 (84%)
84%
Magenta16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)
20%

Color Variations

#21ABCC 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

#21ABCC 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 #21ABCC 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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#21ABCC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.71:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #21ABCC 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

#21ABCC

protanopia

#5d5ec4

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #21ABCC;

Text Color

color: #21ABCC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #21ABCC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #21ABCC40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #21ABCC 0%, #146478 100%);

#21ABCC Color FAQs

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