#159dc6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159dc6 is composed of 8.2% red, 61.6% green and 77.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 89.4% cyan, 20.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 22.4% black. It has a hue angle of 193.9 degrees, a saturation of 80.8% and a lightness of 42.9%. #159dc6 color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003b8d. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 62
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 89
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 22
    CMYK color chart

#159dc6 color description : Strong cyan.

#159dc6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159dc6 has RGB values of R:21, G:157, B:198 and CMYK values of C:0.89, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 1416646.

Hex triplet 159dc6 #159dc6
RGB Decimal 21, 157, 198 rgb(21,157,198)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.6, 77.6 rgb(8.2%,61.6%,77.6%)
CMYK 89, 21, 0, 22
HSL 193.9°, 80.8, 42.9 hsl(193.9,80.8%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 193.9°, 89.4, 77.6
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 60.202, -18.895, -30.468
XYZ 22.557, 28.348, 57.706
xyY 0.208, 0.261, 28.348
CIE-LCH 60.202, 35.852, 238.194
CIE-LUV 60.202, -41.107, -44.942
Hunter-Lab 53.243, -17.554, -26.989
Binary 00010101, 10011101, 11000110

Color Schemes with #159dc6

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Alternatives to #159dc6

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#159dc6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159dc6

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#159dc6;}
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Shades and Tints of #159dc6

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, #000203 is the darkest color, while #f0fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159dc6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #697072 is the less saturated color, while #04a6d7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159dc6 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
  • #658088 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8a95c0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8195ce Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5f98c2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5a98cb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a2b8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population