#168cb9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #168cb9 is composed of 8.6% red, 54.9% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 88.1% cyan, 24.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 196.6 degrees, a saturation of 78.7% and a lightness of 40.6%. #168cb9 color hex could be obtained by blending #2cffff with #001973. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 9
    • G 55
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 88
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#168cb9 color description : Strong blue.

#168cb9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #168cb9 has RGB values of R:22, G:140, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.88, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 1477817.

Hex triplet 168cb9 #168cb9
RGB Decimal 22, 140, 185 rgb(22,140,185)
RGB Percent 8.6, 54.9, 72.5 rgb(8.6%,54.9%,72.5%)
CMYK 88, 24, 0, 27
HSL 196.6°, 78.7, 40.6 hsl(196.6,78.7%,40.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.6°, 88.1, 72.5
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 54.478, -14.208, -32.013
XYZ 18.464, 22.428, 49.252
xyY 0.205, 0.249, 22.428
CIE-LCH 54.478, 35.025, 246.068
CIE-LUV 54.478, -36.052, -47.276
Hunter-Lab 47.358, -13.284, -28.511
Binary 00010110, 10001100, 10111001

Color Schemes with #168cb9

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Alternatives to #168cb9

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#168cb9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #168cb9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#168cb9;}
.background {background-color:#168cb9;}
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Shades and Tints of #168cb9

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, #01070a is the darkest color, while #f7fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #168cb9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #666869 is the less saturated color, while #0693c9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #168cb9 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
  • #7a87b5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6f87c0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0096a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5588b6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4f89bd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0892a9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population