#159d8a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159d8a is composed of 8.2% red, 61.6% green and 54.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 86.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 12.1% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 171.6 degrees, a saturation of 76.4% and a lightness of 34.9%. #159d8a color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003b15. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 8
    • G 62
    • B 54
    RGB color chart
    • C 87
    • M 0
    • Y 12
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#159d8a color description : Dark cyan.

#159d8a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159d8a has RGB values of R:21, G:157, B:138 and CMYK values of C:0.87, M:0, Y:0.12, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 1416586.

Hex triplet 159d8a #159d8a
RGB Decimal 21, 157, 138 rgb(21,157,138)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.6, 54.1 rgb(8.2%,61.6%,54.1%)
CMYK 87, 0, 12, 38
HSL 171.6°, 76.4, 34.9 hsl(171.6,76.4%,34.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 171.6°, 86.6, 61.6
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 58.138, -38.113, 0.356
XYZ 16.952, 26.107, 28.189
xyY 0.238, 0.366, 26.107
CIE-LCH 58.138, 38.114, 179.465
CIE-LUV 58.138, -45.598, 6.153
Hunter-Lab 51.095, -30.193, 3.056
Binary 00010101, 10011101, 10001010

Color Schemes with #159d8a

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Alternatives to #159d8a

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#159d8a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159d8a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159d8a;}
.background {background-color:#159d8a;}
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Shades and Tints of #159d8a

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #effdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159d8a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #535f5e is the less saturated color, while #00b299 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159d8a 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
  • #727272 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5f7b77 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #969187 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9c8d97 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3a9ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #679588 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6b9392 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2c9d9e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population