#156cbb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #156cbb is composed of 8.2% red, 42.4% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 88.8% cyan, 42.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 208.6 degrees, a saturation of 79.8% and a lightness of 40.8%. #156cbb color hex could be obtained by blending #2ad8ff with #000077. Closest websafe color is: #0066cc.

    • R 8
    • G 42
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 89
    • M 42
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#156cbb color description : Strong blue.

#156cbb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #156cbb has RGB values of R:21, G:108, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.89, M:0.42, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 1404091.

Hex triplet 156cbb #156cbb
RGB Decimal 21, 108, 187 rgb(21,108,187)
RGB Percent 8.2, 42.4, 73.3 rgb(8.2%,42.4%,73.3%)
CMYK 89, 42, 0, 27
HSL 208.6°, 79.8, 40.8 hsl(208.6,79.8%,40.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.6°, 88.8, 73.3
Web Safe 0066cc #0066cc
CIE-LAB 44.901, 5.514, -48.297
XYZ 14.639, 14.471, 49.033
xyY 0.187, 0.185, 14.471
CIE-LCH 44.901, 48.61, 276.513
CIE-LUV 44.901, -25.248, -72.683
Hunter-Lab 38.041, 2.121, -49.793
Binary 00010101, 01101100, 10111011

Color Schemes with #156cbb

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Alternatives to #156cbb

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#156cbb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #156cbb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#156cbb;}
.background {background-color:#156cbb;}
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Shades and Tints of #156cbb

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #01060b is the darkest color, while #f8fbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #156cbb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #65686b is the less saturated color, while #056dcb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #156cbb is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #5b5b5b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4d5e6e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4d6fbb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2273be Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007d84 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #386ebb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1d70bd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #077698 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population