#255d9e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255d9e is composed of 14.5% red, 36.5% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.6% cyan, 41.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 212.2 degrees, a saturation of 62.1% and a lightness of 38.2%. #255d9e color hex could be obtained by blending #4abaff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 36
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 41
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#255d9e color description : Dark blue.

#255d9e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255d9e has RGB values of R:37, G:93, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.41, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 2448798.

Hex triplet 255d9e #255d9e
RGB Decimal 37, 93, 158 rgb(37,93,158)
RGB Percent 14.5, 36.5, 62 rgb(14.5%,36.5%,62%)
CMYK 77, 41, 0, 38
HSL 212.2°, 62.1, 38.2 hsl(212.2,62.1%,38.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 212.2°, 76.6, 62
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 39.053, 5.233, -40.551
XYZ 10.847, 10.69, 33.838
xyY 0.196, 0.193, 10.69
CIE-LCH 39.053, 40.887, 277.353
CIE-LUV 39.053, -19.664, -58.662
Hunter-Lab 32.695, 2.005, -38.475
Binary 00100101, 01011101, 10011110

Color Schemes with #255d9e

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Alternatives to #255d9e

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#255d9e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #255d9e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#255d9e;}
.background {background-color:#255d9e;}
.border {border:1px solid #255d9e;}

Shades and Tints of #255d9e

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, #04090f is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #255d9e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #616162 is the less saturated color, while #075bbc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255d9e 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
  • #545454 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4b5663 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4862a0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3065a3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #006e75 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3b609f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2c62a1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d6784 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population