#255c9f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255c9f is composed of 14.5% red, 36.1% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.7% cyan, 42.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 213 degrees, a saturation of 62.2% and a lightness of 38.4%. #255c9f color hex could be obtained by blending #4ab8ff with #00003f. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 36
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 42
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#255c9f color description : Dark blue.

#255c9f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255c9f has RGB values of R:37, G:92, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.42, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 2448543.

Hex triplet 255c9f #255c9f
RGB Decimal 37, 92, 159 rgb(37,92,159)
RGB Percent 14.5, 36.1, 62.4 rgb(14.5%,36.1%,62.4%)
CMYK 77, 42, 0, 38
HSL 213°, 62.2, 38.4 hsl(213,62.2%,38.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 213°, 76.7, 62.4
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 38.812, 6.266, -41.533
XYZ 10.847, 10.55, 34.264
xyY 0.195, 0.19, 10.55
CIE-LCH 38.812, 42.003, 278.58
CIE-LUV 38.812, -19.306, -60.098
Hunter-Lab 32.481, 2.767, -39.808
Binary 00100101, 01011100, 10011111

Color Schemes with #255c9f

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Alternatives to #255c9f

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#255c9f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #255c9f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#255c9f;}
.background {background-color:#255c9f;}
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Shades and Tints of #255c9f

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, #040910 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #255c9f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #616263 is the less saturated color, while #0759bd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255c9f 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
  • #535353 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4a5562 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4561a1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2b65a3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #006d75 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #395fa0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2961a2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d6784 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population