#159cd1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159cd1 is composed of 8.2% red, 61.2% green and 82% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 90% cyan, 25.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black. It has a hue angle of 196.9 degrees, a saturation of 81.7% and a lightness of 45.1%. #159cd1 color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #0039a3. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 90
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#159cd1 color description : Strong blue.

#159cd1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159cd1 has RGB values of R:21, G:156, B:209 and CMYK values of C:0.9, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 1416401.

Hex triplet 159cd1 #159cd1
RGB Decimal 21, 156, 209 rgb(21,156,209)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.2, 82 rgb(8.2%,61.2%,82%)
CMYK 90, 25, 0, 18
HSL 196.9°, 81.7, 45.1 hsl(196.9,81.7%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.9°, 90, 82
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 60.371, -14.465, -36.362
XYZ 23.703, 28.538, 64.577
xyY 0.203, 0.244, 28.538
CIE-LCH 60.371, 39.133, 248.307
CIE-LUV 60.371, -39.991, -55.287
Hunter-Lab 53.421, -14.283, -34.278
Binary 00010101, 10011100, 11010001

Color Schemes with #159cd1

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Alternatives to #159cd1

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#159cd1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159cd1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159cd1;}
.background {background-color:#159cd1;}
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Shades and Tints of #159cd1

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, #010a0d is the darkest color, while #fafdff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159cd1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7579 is the less saturated color, while #03a4e3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159cd1 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
  • #7a7a7a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #66818b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8695cb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7896d7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5c97cd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5498d5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a2bc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population