#159baf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159baf is composed of 8.2% red, 60.8% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 88% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 187.8 degrees, a saturation of 78.6% and a lightness of 38.4%. #159baf color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #00375f. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 88
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#159baf color description : Dark cyan.

#159baf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159baf has RGB values of R:21, G:155, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.88, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 1416111.

Hex triplet 159baf #159baf
RGB Decimal 21, 155, 175 rgb(21,155,175)
RGB Percent 8.2, 60.8, 68.6 rgb(8.2%,60.8%,68.6%)
CMYK 88, 11, 0, 31
HSL 187.8°, 78.6, 38.4 hsl(187.8,78.6%,38.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 187.8°, 88, 68.6
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 58.691, -25.713, -19.828
XYZ 19.766, 26.695, 44.666
xyY 0.217, 0.293, 26.695
CIE-LCH 58.691, 32.47, 217.637
CIE-LUV 58.691, -42.096, -26.559
Hunter-Lab 51.668, -22.13, -15.088
Binary 00010101, 10011011, 10101111

Color Schemes with #159baf

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Alternatives to #159baf

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#159baf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159baf

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159baf;}
.background {background-color:#159baf;}
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Shades and Tints of #159baf

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, #020f11 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159baf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #606364 is the less saturated color, while #06a6be is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159baf 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
  • #757575 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #627d81 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8e91aa Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8b90b9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #11a1ad Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6295ac Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6094b5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #129ead Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population