#256a8d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256a8d is composed of 14.5% red, 41.6% green and 55.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.8% cyan, 24.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.7% black. It has a hue angle of 200.2 degrees, a saturation of 58.4% and a lightness of 34.9%. #256a8d color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad4ff with #00001b. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 74
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#256a8d color description : Dark blue.

#256a8d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256a8d has RGB values of R:37, G:106, B:141 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 2452109.

Hex triplet 256a8d #256a8d
RGB Decimal 37, 106, 141 rgb(37,106,141)
RGB Percent 14.5, 41.6, 55.3 rgb(14.5%,41.6%,55.3%)
CMYK 74, 25, 0, 45
HSL 200.2°, 58.4, 34.9 hsl(200.2,58.4%,34.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 200.2°, 73.8, 55.3
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 42.191, -9.218, -25.43
XYZ 10.723, 12.624, 27.069
xyY 0.213, 0.25, 12.624
CIE-LCH 42.191, 27.049, 250.075
CIE-LUV 42.191, -24.872, -35.339
Hunter-Lab 35.53, -8.303, -20.301
Binary 00100101, 01101010, 10001101

Color Schemes with #256a8d

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Alternatives to #256a8d

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#256a8d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256a8d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256a8d;}
.background {background-color:#256a8d;}
.border {border:1px solid #256a8d;}

Shades and Tints of #256a8d

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f1f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256a8d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #555a5d is the less saturated color, while #0375af is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256a8d 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
  • #595959 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4f5c63 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #606a8d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5a6a95 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #1a757e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4b6a8d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #466a92 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #1e7183 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population