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#21ABE2 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #21ABE2 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#21ABE2 Color Information

#21ABE2 RGB value is (33, 171, 226). The hex color red value is 33, green is 171, and blue is 226. Its HSL format shows a hue of 197°, saturation of 77 percent, and lightness of51 percent. The CMYK process values are 85 percent, 24 percent, 0 percent, 11percent.

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#21ABE2 Color Meaning

Color #21ABE2 signifies refreshing clarity, invigorating focus, and thoughtful energy. In color psychology, #21ABE2 encourages mental alertness, reflective thinking, and emotional composure. In cultures and history, color #21ABE2 appears in textiles, design, and natural symbolism, representing vitality, calmness, and visual harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #21ABE2 embodies conscious awareness, balanced engagement, and deliberate reflection. #21ABE2 supports mindful action and steady thought.

Color Conversion

Convert #21ABE2 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
#21ABE2
RGB
rgb(33, 171, 226)
HSL
hsl(197°, 77%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(85%, 24%, 0%, 11%)
HSV
hsv(197°, 85%, 89%)
XYZ
28.9176 34.9401 77.1715
Yxy
34.9401 0.2050 0.2478
Hunter Lab
59.1102 -2.3586 -6.8172
CIE-Lab
65.7020 -15.8761 -37.4526

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red33 / 255 (13%)
13%
Green171 / 255 (67%)
67%
Blue226 / 255 (89%)
89%

CMYK Values

Cyan85 / 100 (85%)
85%
Magenta24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)11 / 100 (11%)
11%

Color Variations

#21ABE2 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

#21ABE2 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 #21ABE2 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+)

2.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #21ABE2 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

#21ABE2

protanopia

#5d5ed5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #21ABE2;

Text Color

color: #21ABE2;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #21ABE2;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #21ABE240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #21ABE2;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #21ABE2 0%, #126688 100%);

#21ABE2 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #21ABE2 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.