#159fcd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159fcd is composed of 8.2% red, 62.4% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 89.8% cyan, 22.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 195 degrees, a saturation of 81.4% and a lightness of 44.3%. #159fcd color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003f9b. 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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#159fcd color description : Strong cyan.

#159fcd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159fcd has RGB values of R:21, G:159, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.9, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 1417165.

Hex triplet 159fcd #159fcd
RGB Decimal 21, 159, 205 rgb(21,159,205)
RGB Percent 8.2, 62.4, 80.4 rgb(8.2%,62.4%,80.4%)
CMYK 90, 22, 0, 20
HSL 195°, 81.4, 44.3 hsl(195,81.4%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 195°, 89.8, 80.4
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 61.099, -17.511, -32.993
XYZ 23.724, 29.361, 62.171
xyY 0.206, 0.255, 29.361
CIE-LCH 61.099, 37.352, 242.044
CIE-LUV 61.099, -41.298, -49.41
Hunter-Lab 54.186, -16.674, -30.097
Binary 00010101, 10011111, 11001101

Color Schemes with #159fcd

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Alternatives to #159fcd

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#159fcd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159fcd

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

Shades and Tints of #159fcd

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, #010709 is the darkest color, while #f6fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159fcd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c7476 is the less saturated color, while #04a8de is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159fcd 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
  • #8a97c6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8097d4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a7b3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5f9ac9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #599ad1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a4bc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population