#159ccf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159ccf is composed of 8.2% red, 61.2% green and 81.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 89.9% cyan, 24.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 18.8% black. It has a hue angle of 196.5 degrees, a saturation of 81.6% and a lightness of 44.7%. #159ccf color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #00399f. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 81
    RGB color chart
    • C 90
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#159ccf color description : Strong blue.

#159ccf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159ccf has RGB values of R:21, G:156, B:207 and CMYK values of C:0.9, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 1416399.

Hex triplet 159ccf #159ccf
RGB Decimal 21, 156, 207 rgb(21,156,207)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.2, 81.2 rgb(8.2%,61.2%,81.2%)
CMYK 90, 25, 0, 19
HSL 196.5°, 81.6, 44.7 hsl(196.5,81.6%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.5°, 89.9, 81.2
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 60.283, -15.179, -35.381
XYZ 23.457, 28.439, 63.281
xyY 0.204, 0.247, 28.439
CIE-LCH 60.283, 38.5, 246.781
CIE-LUV 60.283, -40.129, -53.558
Hunter-Lab 53.328, -14.809, -33.026
Binary 00010101, 10011100, 11001111

Color Schemes with #159ccf

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Alternatives to #159ccf

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#159ccf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159ccf

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

Shades and Tints of #159ccf

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, #01080b is the darkest color, while #f8fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159ccf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7477 is the less saturated color, while #03a4e1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159ccf 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
  • #8695c9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7a96d6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d97cb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5598d3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a2bb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population