#159bc9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159bc9 is composed of 8.2% red, 60.8% green and 78.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 89.6% cyan, 22.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 195.3 degrees, a saturation of 81.1% and a lightness of 43.5%. #159bc9 color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003793. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 79
    RGB color chart
    • C 90
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#159bc9 color description : Strong blue.

#159bc9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159bc9 has RGB values of R:21, G:155, B:201 and CMYK values of C:0.9, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 1416137.

Hex triplet 159bc9 #159bc9
RGB Decimal 21, 155, 201 rgb(21,155,201)
RGB Percent 8.2, 60.8, 78.8 rgb(8.2%,60.8%,78.8%)
CMYK 90, 23, 0, 21
HSL 195.3°, 81.1, 43.5 hsl(195.3,81.1%,43.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.3°, 89.6, 78.8
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 59.723, -16.767, -32.895
XYZ 22.57, 27.817, 59.435
xyY 0.206, 0.253, 27.817
CIE-LCH 59.723, 36.922, 242.992
CIE-LUV 59.723, -40.205, -49.161
Hunter-Lab 52.742, -15.91, -29.895
Binary 00010101, 10011011, 11001001

Color Schemes with #159bc9

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Alternatives to #159bc9

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#159bc9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159bc9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159bc9;}
.background {background-color:#159bc9;}
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Shades and Tints of #159bc9

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, #010406 is the darkest color, while #f3fbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159bc9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a7174 is the less saturated color, while #04a3da is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159bc9 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
  • #787878 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #647f88 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8793c3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7c94d0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a4af Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d96c5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5696cd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a0b8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population