#255bb4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255bb4 is composed of 14.5% red, 35.7% green and 70.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79.4% cyan, 49.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 217.3 degrees, a saturation of 65.9% and a lightness of 42.5%. #255bb4 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ab6ff with #000069. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 36
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 49
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#255bb4 color description : Strong blue.

#255bb4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255bb4 has RGB values of R:37, G:91, B:180 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.49, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 2448308.

Hex triplet 255bb4 #255bb4
RGB Decimal 37, 91, 180 rgb(37,91,180)
RGB Percent 14.5, 35.7, 70.6 rgb(14.5%,35.7%,70.6%)
CMYK 79, 49, 0, 29
HSL 217.3°, 65.9, 42.5 hsl(217.3,65.9%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 217.3°, 79.4, 70.6
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 39.865, 15.092, -52.282
XYZ 12.74, 11.17, 44.662
xyY 0.186, 0.163, 11.17
CIE-LCH 39.865, 54.417, 286.101
CIE-LUV 39.865, -18.492, -76.939
Hunter-Lab 33.421, 9.558, -55.837
Binary 00100101, 01011011, 10110100

Color Schemes with #255bb4

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Alternatives to #255bb4

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#255bb4 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #255bb4

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 #f0f4fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #255bb4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686b71 is the less saturated color, while #0453d5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255bb4 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
  • #555555 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4b5668 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3063b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0068ab Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007077 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2c60b6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0d63ae Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d688d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population