#255b79 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255b79 is composed of 14.5% red, 35.7% green and 47.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.4% cyan, 24.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 52.5% black. It has a hue angle of 201.4 degrees, a saturation of 53.2% and a lightness of 31%. #255b79 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ab6f2 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #336666.

    • R 15
    • G 36
    • B 47
    RGB color chart
    • C 69
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 53
    CMYK color chart

#255b79 color description : Dark moderate blue.

#255b79 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255b79 has RGB values of R:37, G:91, B:121 and CMYK values of C:0.69, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.53. Its decimal value is 2448249.

Hex triplet 255b79 #255b79
RGB Decimal 37, 91, 121 rgb(37,91,121)
RGB Percent 14.5, 35.7, 47.5 rgb(14.5%,35.7%,47.5%)
CMYK 69, 25, 0, 53
HSL 201.4°, 53.2, 31 hsl(201.4,53.2%,31%)
HSV (or HSB) 201.4°, 69.4, 47.5
Web Safe 336666 #336666
CIE-LAB 36.471, -7.465, -22.18
XYZ 7.954, 9.255, 19.455
xyY 0.217, 0.252, 9.255
CIE-LCH 36.471, 23.402, 251.4
CIE-LUV 36.471, -20.267, -29.539
Hunter-Lab 30.423, -6.569, -16.62
Binary 00100101, 01011011, 01111001

Color Schemes with #255b79

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Alternatives to #255b79

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#255b79 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #255b79

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CSS codes
.text {color:#255b79;}
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Shades and Tints of #255b79

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 #255b79

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #495155 is the less saturated color, while #01659d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255b79 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
  • #465157 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #555d7b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #505d82 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #22666e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #435c7a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #405c7e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #236272 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population