#255caf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255caf is composed of 14.5% red, 36.1% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.9% cyan, 47.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 216.1 degrees, a saturation of 65.1% and a lightness of 41.6%. #255caf color hex could be obtained by blending #4ab8ff with #00005f. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 36
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 47
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#255caf color description : Dark blue.

#255caf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255caf has RGB values of R:37, G:92, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.47, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 2448559.

Hex triplet 255caf #255caf
RGB Decimal 37, 92, 175 rgb(37,92,175)
RGB Percent 14.5, 36.1, 68.6 rgb(14.5%,36.1%,68.6%)
CMYK 79, 47, 0, 31
HSL 216.1°, 65.1, 41.6 hsl(216.1,65.1%,41.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 216.1°, 78.9, 68.6
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 39.818, 12.49, -49.415
XYZ 12.326, 11.142, 42.056
xyY 0.188, 0.17, 11.142
CIE-LCH 39.818, 50.969, 284.185
CIE-LUV 39.818, -18.9, -72.589
Hunter-Lab 33.379, 7.502, -51.336
Binary 00100101, 01011100, 10101111

Color Schemes with #255caf

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #255caf

Below, you can see some colors close to #255caf. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#255caf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #255caf

This text has a font color of #255caf.

<span style="color:#255caf;">Text here</span>
#255caf background color

This paragraph has a background color of #255caf.

<p style="background-color:#255caf;">Content here</p>
#255caf border color

This element has a border color of #255caf.

<div style="border:1px solid #255caf;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#255caf;}
.background {background-color:#255caf;}
.border {border:1px solid #255caf;}

Shades and Tints of #255caf

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, #03070d is the darkest color, while #fcfdfe is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #255caf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #66696e is the less saturated color, while #0455d0 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255caf 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
  • #4b5667 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3963b2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0068ac Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007077 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3160b1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0d63ad Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d688b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population