#159f8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159f8b is composed of 8.2% red, 62.4% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 86.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 12.6% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 171.3 degrees, a saturation of 76.7% and a lightness of 35.3%. #159f8b color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003f17. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 8
    • G 62
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 87
    • M 0
    • Y 13
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#159f8b color description : Dark cyan.

#159f8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159f8b has RGB values of R:21, G:159, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.87, M:0, Y:0.13, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 1417099.

Hex triplet 159f8b #159f8b
RGB Decimal 21, 159, 139 rgb(21,159,139)
RGB Percent 8.2, 62.4, 54.5 rgb(8.2%,62.4%,54.5%)
CMYK 87, 0, 13, 38
HSL 171.3°, 76.7, 35.3 hsl(171.3,76.7%,35.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 171.3°, 86.8, 62.4
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 58.805, -38.717, 0.762
XYZ 17.366, 26.818, 28.686
xyY 0.238, 0.368, 26.818
CIE-LCH 58.805, 38.725, 178.873
CIE-LUV 58.805, -46.232, 6.844
Hunter-Lab 51.786, -30.767, 3.408
Binary 00010101, 10011111, 10001011

Color Schemes with #159f8b

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Alternatives to #159f8b

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#159f8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159f8b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159f8b;}
.background {background-color:#159f8b;}
.border {border:1px solid #159f8b;}

Shades and Tints of #159f8b

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, #000303 is the darkest color, while #f1fdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159f8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #53615f is the less saturated color, while #00b49a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159f8b 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
  • #737373 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #607c78 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #989288 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9e8f98 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3ba0ab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #689789 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6c9493 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2d9f9f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population