#159caf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159caf is composed of 8.2% red, 61.2% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 88% cyan, 10.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 187.4 degrees, a saturation of 78.6% and a lightness of 38.4%. #159caf color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #00395f. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 88
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 31
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#159caf color description : Dark cyan.

#159caf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159caf has RGB values of R:21, G:156, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.88, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 1416367.

Hex triplet 159caf #159caf
RGB Decimal 21, 156, 175 rgb(21,156,175)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.2, 68.6 rgb(8.2%,61.2%,68.6%)
CMYK 88, 11, 0, 31
HSL 187.4°, 78.6, 38.4 hsl(187.4,78.6%,38.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 187.4°, 88, 68.6
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 59.002, -26.219, -19.354
XYZ 19.933, 27.03, 44.722
xyY 0.217, 0.295, 27.03
CIE-LCH 59.002, 32.588, 216.435
CIE-LUV 59.002, -42.448, -25.754
Hunter-Lab 51.99, -22.544, -14.608
Binary 00010101, 10011100, 10101111

Color Schemes with #159caf

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Alternatives to #159caf

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#159caf Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #159caf

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 #159caf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #606364 is the less saturated color, while #06a7be is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159caf 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
  • #8f92aa Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8c91b9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #14a2ad Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6296ab Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6195b5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #149fae Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population