#159cad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159cad is composed of 8.2% red, 61.2% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 87.9% cyan, 9.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 186.7 degrees, a saturation of 78.4% and a lightness of 38%. #159cad color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #00395b. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 88
    • M 10
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#159cad color description : Dark cyan.

#159cad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159cad has RGB values of R:21, G:156, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.88, M:0.1, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 1416365.

Hex triplet 159cad #159cad
RGB Decimal 21, 156, 173 rgb(21,156,173)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.2, 67.8 rgb(8.2%,61.2%,67.8%)
CMYK 88, 10, 0, 32
HSL 186.7°, 78.4, 38 hsl(186.7,78.4%,38%)
HSV (or HSB) 186.7°, 87.9, 67.8
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 58.929, -26.879, -18.332
XYZ 19.738, 26.952, 43.695
xyY 0.218, 0.298, 26.952
CIE-LCH 58.929, 32.535, 214.295
CIE-LUV 58.929, -42.599, -24.024
Hunter-Lab 51.915, -22.984, -13.562
Binary 00010101, 10011100, 10101101

Color Schemes with #159cad

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Alternatives to #159cad

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#159cad Preview

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

Shades and Tints of #159cad

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, #020e10 is the darkest color, while #fdffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159cad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #606262 is the less saturated color, while #06a8bc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159cad 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
  • #767676 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #637e81 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8f92a8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8d91b7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #19a1ad Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6295aa Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6195b3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #179fad Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population