#159bbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159bbd is composed of 8.2% red, 60.8% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 88.9% cyan, 18% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 192.1 degrees, a saturation of 80% and a lightness of 41.2%. #159bbd color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #00377b. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 89
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#159bbd color description : Strong cyan.

#159bbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159bbd has RGB values of R:21, G:155, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.89, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 1416125.

Hex triplet 159bbd #159bbd
RGB Decimal 21, 155, 189 rgb(21,155,189)
RGB Percent 8.2, 60.8, 74.1 rgb(8.2%,60.8%,74.1%)
CMYK 89, 18, 0, 26
HSL 192.1°, 80, 41.2 hsl(192.1,80%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 192.1°, 88.9, 74.1
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 59.227, -20.964, -26.916
XYZ 21.213, 27.274, 52.288
xyY 0.211, 0.271, 27.274
CIE-LCH 59.227, 34.117, 232.087
CIE-LUV 59.227, -41.063, -38.727
Hunter-Lab 52.225, -18.887, -22.804
Binary 00010101, 10011011, 10111101

Color Schemes with #159bbd

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Alternatives to #159bbd

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#159bbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159bbd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159bbd;}
.background {background-color:#159bbd;}
.border {border:1px solid #159bbd;}

Shades and Tints of #159bbd

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, #010a0c is the darkest color, while #fafdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159bbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #666b6c is the less saturated color, while #05a5cd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159bbd 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
  • #777777 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #637e85 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8a92b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8392c5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a2ae Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5f95b9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5b95c2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #079fb3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population