#159fcc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159fcc is composed of 8.2% red, 62.4% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 89.7% cyan, 22.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 194.8 degrees, a saturation of 81.3% and a lightness of 44.1%. #159fcc color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003f99. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 62
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 90
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 20
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#159fcc color description : Strong cyan.

#159fcc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159fcc has RGB values of R:21, G:159, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.9, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 1417164.

Hex triplet 159fcc #159fcc
RGB Decimal 21, 159, 204 rgb(21,159,204)
RGB Percent 8.2, 62.4, 80 rgb(8.2%,62.4%,80%)
CMYK 90, 22, 0, 20
HSL 194.8°, 81.3, 44.1 hsl(194.8,81.3%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 194.8°, 89.7, 80
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 61.057, -17.862, -32.5
XYZ 23.604, 29.313, 61.537
xyY 0.206, 0.256, 29.313
CIE-LCH 61.057, 37.085, 241.207
CIE-LUV 61.057, -41.369, -48.541
Hunter-Lab 54.142, -16.929, -29.49
Binary 00010101, 10011111, 11001100

Color Schemes with #159fcc

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Alternatives to #159fcc

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#159fcc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159fcc

This text has a font color of #159fcc.

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#159fcc border color

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

Shades and Tints of #159fcc

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, #010708 is the darkest color, while #f6fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159fcc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c7375 is the less saturated color, while #04a8dd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159fcc 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
  • #7b7b7b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #67828b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8b97c5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8097d3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a7b3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #609ac8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #599ad0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a4bc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population