#159ecc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159ecc is composed of 8.2% red, 62% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 89.7% cyan, 22.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 195.1 degrees, a saturation of 81.3% and a lightness of 44.1%. #159ecc color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003d99. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 62
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 90
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#159ecc color description : Strong blue.

#159ecc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159ecc has RGB values of R:21, G:158, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.9, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 1416908.

Hex triplet 159ecc #159ecc
RGB Decimal 21, 158, 204 rgb(21,158,204)
RGB Percent 8.2, 62, 80 rgb(8.2%,62%,80%)
CMYK 90, 23, 0, 20
HSL 195.1°, 81.3, 44.1 hsl(195.1,81.3%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.1°, 89.7, 80
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 60.756, -17.325, -32.969
XYZ 23.432, 28.971, 61.48
xyY 0.206, 0.254, 28.971
CIE-LCH 60.756, 37.244, 242.278
CIE-LUV 60.756, -41.025, -49.348
Hunter-Lab 53.824, -16.483, -30.046
Binary 00010101, 10011110, 11001100

Color Schemes with #159ecc

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Alternatives to #159ecc

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#159ecc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159ecc

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

Shades and Tints of #159ecc

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, #010608 is the darkest color, while #f6fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159ecc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c7375 is the less saturated color, while #04a7dd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159ecc 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
  • #66818a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8996c5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f97d3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a7b2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5f99c8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5899d0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a3bb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population