#159cd3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159cd3 is composed of 8.2% red, 61.2% green and 82.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 90% cyan, 26.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 17.3% black. It has a hue angle of 197.4 degrees, a saturation of 81.9% and a lightness of 45.5%. #159cd3 color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #0039a7. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 83
    RGB color chart
    • C 90
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 17
    CMYK color chart

#159cd3 color description : Strong blue.

#159cd3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159cd3 has RGB values of R:21, G:156, B:211 and CMYK values of C:0.9, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.17. Its decimal value is 1416403.

Hex triplet 159cd3 #159cd3
RGB Decimal 21, 156, 211 rgb(21,156,211)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.2, 82.7 rgb(8.2%,61.2%,82.7%)
CMYK 90, 26, 0, 17
HSL 197.4°, 81.9, 45.5 hsl(197.4,81.9%,45.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.4°, 90, 82.7
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 60.46, -13.748, -37.339
XYZ 23.953, 28.637, 65.89
xyY 0.202, 0.242, 28.637
CIE-LCH 60.46, 39.79, 249.786
CIE-LUV 60.46, -39.854, -57.014
Hunter-Lab 53.514, -13.753, -35.542
Binary 00010101, 10011100, 11010011

Color Schemes with #159cd3

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Alternatives to #159cd3

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#159cd3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159cd3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159cd3;}
.background {background-color:#159cd3;}
.border {border:1px solid #159cd3;}

Shades and Tints of #159cd3

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, #010b0f is the darkest color, while #fcfeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159cd3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e767a is the less saturated color, while #03a4e5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159cd3 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
  • #66818c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8595cd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7796d9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a6b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5c97cf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5398d7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a2bd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population