#255d8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255d8b is composed of 14.5% red, 36.5% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.4% cyan, 33.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 207.1 degrees, a saturation of 58% and a lightness of 34.5%. #255d8b color hex could be obtained by blending #4abaff with #000017. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 36
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 33
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#255d8b color description : Dark blue.

#255d8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255d8b has RGB values of R:37, G:93, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.33, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 2448779.

Hex triplet 255d8b #255d8b
RGB Decimal 37, 93, 139 rgb(37,93,139)
RGB Percent 14.5, 36.5, 54.5 rgb(14.5%,36.5%,54.5%)
CMYK 73, 33, 0, 45
HSL 207.1°, 58, 34.5 hsl(207.1,58%,34.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.1°, 73.4, 54.5
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 37.995, -2.037, -30.792
XYZ 9.336, 10.085, 25.879
xyY 0.206, 0.223, 10.085
CIE-LCH 37.995, 30.86, 266.216
CIE-LUV 37.995, -20.298, -43.153
Hunter-Lab 31.757, -3.098, -26.085
Binary 00100101, 01011101, 10001011

Color Schemes with #255d8b

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Alternatives to #255d8b

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#255d8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #255d8b

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Shades and Tints of #255d8b

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, #040a0f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #255d8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #54585c is the less saturated color, while #0360ad is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255d8b 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
  • #525252 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #49545d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #51608d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #466292 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #006b73 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #415f8c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3a608f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d667b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population