#168cb8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #168cb8 is composed of 8.6% red, 54.9% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 88% cyan, 23.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 196.3 degrees, a saturation of 78.6% and a lightness of 40.4%. #168cb8 color hex could be obtained by blending #2cffff with #001971. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 9
    • G 55
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 88
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#168cb8 color description : Strong blue.

#168cb8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #168cb8 has RGB values of R:22, G:140, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.88, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 1477816.

Hex triplet 168cb8 #168cb8
RGB Decimal 22, 140, 184 rgb(22,140,184)
RGB Percent 8.6, 54.9, 72.2 rgb(8.6%,54.9%,72.2%)
CMYK 88, 24, 0, 28
HSL 196.3°, 78.6, 40.4 hsl(196.3,78.6%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.3°, 88, 72.2
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 54.434, -14.569, -31.512
XYZ 18.358, 22.386, 48.698
xyY 0.205, 0.25, 22.386
CIE-LCH 54.434, 34.716, 245.187
CIE-LUV 54.434, -36.12, -46.411
Hunter-Lab 47.314, -13.538, -27.906
Binary 00010110, 10001100, 10111000

Color Schemes with #168cb8

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Alternatives to #168cb8

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#168cb8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #168cb8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#168cb8;}
.background {background-color:#168cb8;}
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Shades and Tints of #168cb8

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 #168cb8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #656869 is the less saturated color, while #0693c8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #168cb8 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
  • #6e6e6e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5c747d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7a87b4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7087bf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0095a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5688b5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4f89bd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0892a8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population