#159c8a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159c8a is composed of 8.2% red, 61.2% green and 54.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 86.5% cyan, 0% magenta, 11.5% yellow and 38.8% black. It has a hue angle of 172 degrees, a saturation of 76.3% and a lightness of 34.7%. #159c8a color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003915. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 54
    RGB color chart
    • C 87
    • M 0
    • Y 12
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#159c8a color description : Dark cyan.

#159c8a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159c8a has RGB values of R:21, G:156, B:138 and CMYK values of C:0.87, M:0, Y:0.12, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 1416330.

Hex triplet 159c8a #159c8a
RGB Decimal 21, 156, 138 rgb(21,156,138)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.2, 54.1 rgb(8.2%,61.2%,54.1%)
CMYK 87, 0, 12, 39
HSL 172°, 76.3, 34.7 hsl(172,76.3%,34.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 172°, 86.5, 61.2
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 57.818, -37.667, -0.112
XYZ 16.784, 25.77, 28.133
xyY 0.237, 0.365, 25.77
CIE-LCH 57.818, 37.668, 180.17
CIE-LUV 57.818, -45.242, 5.404
Hunter-Lab 50.764, -29.821, 2.677
Binary 00010101, 10011100, 10001010

Color Schemes with #159c8a

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Alternatives to #159c8a

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#159c8a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159c8a

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.text {color:#159c8a;}
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Shades and Tints of #159c8a

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #eefdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159c8a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #525f5d is the less saturated color, while #01b099 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159c8a 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
  • #727272 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5f7a77 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #959087 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9b8c97 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #399da8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #669488 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6a9292 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2c9c9d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population