#159cce Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159cce is composed of 8.2% red, 61.2% green and 80.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 89.8% cyan, 24.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.2% black. It has a hue angle of 196.2 degrees, a saturation of 81.5% and a lightness of 44.5%. #159cce color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #00399d. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 81
    RGB color chart
    • C 90
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#159cce color description : Strong blue.

#159cce Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159cce has RGB values of R:21, G:156, B:206 and CMYK values of C:0.9, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 1416398.

Hex triplet 159cce #159cce
RGB Decimal 21, 156, 206 rgb(21,156,206)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.2, 80.8 rgb(8.2%,61.2%,80.8%)
CMYK 90, 24, 0, 19
HSL 196.2°, 81.5, 44.5 hsl(196.2,81.5%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.2°, 89.8, 80.8
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 60.24, -15.535, -34.89
XYZ 23.335, 28.39, 62.639
xyY 0.204, 0.248, 28.39
CIE-LCH 60.24, 38.192, 245.999
CIE-LUV 60.24, -40.199, -52.692
Hunter-Lab 53.283, -15.069, -32.404
Binary 00010101, 10011100, 11001110

Color Schemes with #159cce

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Alternatives to #159cce

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#159cce Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159cce

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

Shades and Tints of #159cce

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, #01080a is the darkest color, while #f7fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159cce

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c7477 is the less saturated color, while #04a4df is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159cce 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
  • #797979 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #65808a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8695c8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7a95d5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d97ca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5598d2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a2bb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population