#255a79 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255a79 is composed of 14.5% red, 35.3% green and 47.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.4% cyan, 25.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 52.5% black. It has a hue angle of 202.1 degrees, a saturation of 53.2% and a lightness of 31%. #255a79 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ab4f2 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #336666.

    • R 15
    • G 35
    • B 47
    RGB color chart
    • C 69
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 53
    CMYK color chart

#255a79 color description : Dark moderate blue.

#255a79 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255a79 has RGB values of R:37, G:90, B:121 and CMYK values of C:0.69, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.53. Its decimal value is 2447993.

Hex triplet 255a79 #255a79
RGB Decimal 37, 90, 121 rgb(37,90,121)
RGB Percent 14.5, 35.3, 47.5 rgb(14.5%,35.3%,47.5%)
CMYK 69, 26, 0, 53
HSL 202.1°, 53.2, 31 hsl(202.1,53.2%,31%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.1°, 69.4, 47.5
Web Safe 336666 #336666
CIE-LAB 36.148, -6.854, -22.682
XYZ 7.869, 9.086, 19.427
xyY 0.216, 0.25, 9.086
CIE-LCH 36.148, 23.695, 253.187
CIE-LUV 36.148, -19.898, -30.265
Hunter-Lab 30.142, -6.147, -17.114
Binary 00100101, 01011010, 01111001

Color Schemes with #255a79

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Alternatives to #255a79

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#255a79 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #255a79

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #255a79

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f1f7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #255a79

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #495055 is the less saturated color, while #01649d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255a79 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
  • #4e4e4e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #465057 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #545c7b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4e5d82 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #22666d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #435b7a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3f5b7e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #236171 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population