#255a8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255a8b is composed of 14.5% red, 35.3% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.4% cyan, 35.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 208.8 degrees, a saturation of 58% and a lightness of 34.5%. #255a8b color hex could be obtained by blending #4ab4ff with #000017. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 35
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 35
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#255a8b color description : Dark blue.

#255a8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255a8b has RGB values of R:37, G:90, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.35, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 2448011.

Hex triplet 255a8b #255a8b
RGB Decimal 37, 90, 139 rgb(37,90,139)
RGB Percent 14.5, 35.3, 54.5 rgb(14.5%,35.3%,54.5%)
CMYK 73, 35, 0, 45
HSL 208.8°, 58, 34.5 hsl(208.8,58%,34.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.8°, 73.4, 54.5
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 37.058, -0.141, -32.271
XYZ 9.078, 9.569, 25.793
xyY 0.204, 0.215, 9.569
CIE-LCH 37.058, 32.272, 269.749
CIE-LUV 37.058, -19.247, -45.229
Hunter-Lab 30.934, -1.749, -27.783
Binary 00100101, 01011010, 10001011

Color Schemes with #255a8b

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Alternatives to #255a8b

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#255a8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #255a8b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#255a8b;}
.background {background-color:#255a8b;}
.border {border:1px solid #255a8b;}

Shades and Tints of #255a8b

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, #040a0f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #255a8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #54585c is the less saturated color, while #035bad is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255a8b 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
  • #505050 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #47525c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4d5e8d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #406092 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #006970 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3e5c8c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #365d8f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d637a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population