Cyan

The color #156499 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 21, 100, 153 and HSL values of 204°, 76%, 34%.

Color Values for #156499

Below are the different color format representations for #156499. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#156499
RGB:
rgb(21,100,153) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(204,76%,34%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(86%, 35%, 0%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #156499

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #156499. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 8.2%
Green: 39.2%
Blue: 60%

Contrast Analysis for #156499

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #156499

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #156499

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #156499

The complementary color for #156499 is #994A15. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #156499

The analogous colors for #156499 are #15998B and #152299. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #156499

The triadic colors for #156499 are #991564 and #649915. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #156499

These are the darker variations of #156499. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #11507A and #0D3C5C. This progression shows how #156499 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #156499

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #4483AD and #73A2C2. This progression shows how #156499. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #156499

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #156499. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #156499

Companies and brands that incorporate #156499 in their visual identity.

#156499 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #156499. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #156499 is a cyan with RGB values of 21, 100, 153 and HSL values of 204°, 76%, 34%.

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