#255b72 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255b72 is composed of 14.5% red, 35.7% green and 44.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.5% cyan, 20.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 55.3% black. It has a hue angle of 197.9 degrees, a saturation of 51% and a lightness of 29.6%. #255b72 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ab6e4 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #336666.

    • R 15
    • G 36
    • B 45
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 55
    CMYK color chart

#255b72 color description : Very dark blue.

#255b72 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255b72 has RGB values of R:37, G:91, B:114 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.55. Its decimal value is 2448242.

Hex triplet 255b72 #255b72
RGB Decimal 37, 91, 114 rgb(37,91,114)
RGB Percent 14.5, 35.7, 44.7 rgb(14.5%,35.7%,44.7%)
CMYK 68, 20, 0, 55
HSL 197.9°, 51, 29.6 hsl(197.9,51%,29.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.9°, 67.5, 44.7
Web Safe 336666 #336666
CIE-LAB 36.157, -9.969, -18.348
XYZ 7.541, 9.09, 17.276
xyY 0.222, 0.268, 9.09
CIE-LCH 36.157, 20.881, 241.485
CIE-LUV 36.157, -20.554, -23.661
Hunter-Lab 30.149, -8.117, -12.869
Binary 00100101, 01011011, 01110010

Color Schemes with #255b72

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Alternatives to #255b72

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#255b72 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #255b72

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #255b72

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, #03080a is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #255b72

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #484d4f is the less saturated color, while #026995 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255b72 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
  • #4d4d4d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #455054 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #575c75 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #545c7b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #28656d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #455c73 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #435c78 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #27616e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population