#159f9e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159f9e is composed of 8.2% red, 62.4% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 86.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 0.6% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 179.6 degrees, a saturation of 76.7% and a lightness of 35.3%. #159f9e color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003f3d. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 8
    • G 62
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 87
    • M 0
    • Y 1
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#159f9e color description : Dark cyan.

#159f9e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159f9e has RGB values of R:21, G:159, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.87, M:0, Y:0.01, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 1417118.

Hex triplet 159f9e #159f9e
RGB Decimal 21, 159, 158 rgb(21,159,158)
RGB Percent 8.2, 62.4, 62 rgb(8.2%,62.4%,62%)
CMYK 87, 0, 1, 38
HSL 179.6°, 76.7, 35.3 hsl(179.6,76.7%,35.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 179.6°, 86.8, 62.4
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 59.363, -33.12, -9.179
XYZ 18.877, 27.422, 36.644
xyY 0.228, 0.331, 27.422
CIE-LCH 59.363, 34.369, 195.491
CIE-LUV 59.363, -44.797, -8.812
Hunter-Lab 52.366, -27.296, -4.832
Binary 00010101, 10011111, 10011110

Color Schemes with #159f9e

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Alternatives to #159f9e

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#159f9e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159f9e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159f9e;}
.background {background-color:#159f9e;}
.border {border:1px solid #159f9e;}

Shades and Tints of #159f9e

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 #f1fdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159f9e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #536161 is the less saturated color, while #00b4b2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159f9e 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
  • #767676 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #637e7e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #95939a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9791a9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2fa2ae Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #66979b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6896a5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #25a1a8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population