#255c8e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255c8e is composed of 14.5% red, 36.1% green and 55.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.9% cyan, 35.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.3% black. It has a hue angle of 208.6 degrees, a saturation of 58.7% and a lightness of 35.1%. #255c8e color hex could be obtained by blending #4ab8ff with #00001d. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 36
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 74
    • M 35
    • Y 0
    • K 44
    CMYK color chart

#255c8e color description : Dark blue.

#255c8e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255c8e has RGB values of R:37, G:92, B:142 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.35, Y:0, K:0.44. Its decimal value is 2448526.

Hex triplet 255c8e #255c8e
RGB Decimal 37, 92, 142 rgb(37,92,142)
RGB Percent 14.5, 36.1, 55.7 rgb(14.5%,36.1%,55.7%)
CMYK 74, 35, 0, 44
HSL 208.6°, 58.7, 35.1 hsl(208.6,58.7%,35.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.6°, 73.9, 55.7
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 37.842, -0.27, -32.851
XYZ 9.471, 10, 27.021
xyY 0.204, 0.215, 10
CIE-LCH 37.842, 32.852, 269.529
CIE-LUV 37.842, -19.841, -46.327
Hunter-Lab 31.623, -1.876, -28.526
Binary 00100101, 01011100, 10001110

Color Schemes with #255c8e

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Alternatives to #255c8e

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#255c8e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #255c8e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#255c8e;}
.background {background-color:#255c8e;}
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Shades and Tints of #255c8e

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, #010102 is the darkest color, while #f1f7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #255c8e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #555a5e is the less saturated color, while #035eb0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255c8e 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
  • #515151 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #48535d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4e6090 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #416194 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #006b72 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3f5e8f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #375f92 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d657c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population