Color swatch image showing #2271A1 with RGB(34,113,161) values
Color swatch image showing #2271A1 with RGB(34,113,161) values

#2271A1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #2271A1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#2271A1 Color Information

#2271A1 RGB value is (34, 113, 161). The hex color red value is 34, green is 113, and blue is 161. Its HSL format shows a hue of 203°, saturation of 65 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 79 percent, 30 percent, 0 percent, 37 percent.

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#2271A1 Color Meaning

Color #2271A1 signifies wisdom, insight, and noble intensity. Its deep blue hue mirrors the precious stone, reflecting clarity of thought and elevated perception. Psychologically, color #2271A1 enhances focus, truth-seeking, and inner calm, supporting analytical thinking and disciplined creativity. In design, color #2271A1 conveys luxury, authority, and timelessness. #2271A1 pairs with metallic accents and warm neutrals to create visually striking compositions that balance power and refinement. Culturally, #2271A1 color has historically symbolized royalty, knowledge, and divine favor. Spiritually, color #2271A1 represents intuition, inner vision, and higher consciousness. #2271A1 encourages self-expression with integrity, acting as a bridge between thought and action. Symbolically, #2271A1 evokes trust, wisdom, and spiritual alignment in both art and cultural practices.

Color Conversion

Convert #2271A1 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
#2271A1
RGB
rgb(34, 113, 161)
HSL
hsl(203°, 65%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(79%, 30%, 0%, 37%)
HSV
hsv(203°, 79%, 63%)
XYZ
12.9978 14.7235 35.8751
Yxy
14.7235 0.2044 0.2315
Hunter Lab
38.3712 -0.3555 -2.2444
CIE-Lab
45.2532 -6.4214 -32.5273

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red34 / 255 (13%)
13%
Green113 / 255 (44%)
44%
Blue161 / 255 (63%)
63%

CMYK Values

Cyan79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)37 / 100 (37%)
37%

Color Variations

#2271A1 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

#2271A1 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 #2271A1 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
#2271A1

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.32:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #2271A1 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

#2271A1

protanopia

#444595

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2271A1;

Text Color

color: #2271A1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2271A1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2271A140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2271A1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2271A1 0%, #154461 100%);

#2271A1 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #2271A1 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.