#159e9b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159e9b is composed of 8.2% red, 62% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 86.7% cyan, 0% magenta, 1.9% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 178.7 degrees, a saturation of 76.5% and a lightness of 35.1%. #159e9b color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003d37. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 8
    • G 62
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 87
    • M 0
    • Y 2
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#159e9b color description : Dark cyan.

#159e9b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159e9b has RGB values of R:21, G:158, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.87, M:0, Y:0.02, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 1416859.

Hex triplet 159e9b #159e9b
RGB Decimal 21, 158, 155 rgb(21,158,155)
RGB Percent 8.2, 62, 60.8 rgb(8.2%,62%,60.8%)
CMYK 87, 0, 2, 38
HSL 178.7°, 76.5, 35.1 hsl(178.7,76.5%,35.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 178.7°, 86.7, 62
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 58.954, -33.569, -8.09
XYZ 18.451, 26.978, 35.243
xyY 0.229, 0.334, 26.978
CIE-LCH 58.954, 34.53, 193.55
CIE-LUV 58.954, -44.671, -7.07
Hunter-Lab 51.94, -27.487, -3.872
Binary 00010101, 10011110, 10011011

Color Schemes with #159e9b

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Alternatives to #159e9b

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#159e9b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159e9b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159e9b;}
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Shades and Tints of #159e9b

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, #000202 is the darkest color, while #f0fdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159e9b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #536060 is the less saturated color, while #00b3af is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159e9b 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
  • #757575 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #627d7d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #959297 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9790a7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #30a1ac Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #669698 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6895a2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #269fa6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population