#159cbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159cbd is composed of 8.2% red, 61.2% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 88.9% cyan, 17.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 191.8 degrees, a saturation of 80% and a lightness of 41.2%. #159cbd color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #00397b. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 89
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#159cbd color description : Strong cyan.

#159cbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159cbd has RGB values of R:21, G:156, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.89, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 1416381.

Hex triplet 159cbd #159cbd
RGB Decimal 21, 156, 189 rgb(21,156,189)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.2, 74.1 rgb(8.2%,61.2%,74.1%)
CMYK 89, 17, 0, 26
HSL 191.8°, 80, 41.2 hsl(191.8,80%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 191.8°, 88.9, 74.1
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 59.533, -21.488, -26.444
XYZ 21.381, 27.608, 52.343
xyY 0.211, 0.272, 27.608
CIE-LCH 59.533, 34.074, 230.903
CIE-LUV 59.533, -41.411, -37.918
Hunter-Lab 52.544, -19.318, -22.283
Binary 00010101, 10011100, 10111101

Color Schemes with #159cbd

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Alternatives to #159cbd

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#159cbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159cbd

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

Shades and Tints of #159cbd

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 #fafefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159cbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #666b6c is the less saturated color, while #05a6cd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159cbd 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
  • #8b93b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8593c5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a3af Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6096b9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5c96c2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a0b4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population