#256a9e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256a9e is composed of 14.5% red, 41.6% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.6% cyan, 32.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 205.8 degrees, a saturation of 62.1% and a lightness of 38.2%. #256a9e color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad4ff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 33
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#256a9e color description : Dark blue.

#256a9e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256a9e has RGB values of R:37, G:106, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.33, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 2452126.

Hex triplet 256a9e #256a9e
RGB Decimal 37, 106, 158 rgb(37,106,158)
RGB Percent 14.5, 41.6, 62 rgb(14.5%,41.6%,62%)
CMYK 77, 33, 0, 38
HSL 205.8°, 62.1, 38.2 hsl(205.8,62.1%,38.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.8°, 76.6, 62
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 43.017, -2.945, -34.266
XYZ 12.087, 13.169, 34.251
xyY 0.203, 0.221, 13.169
CIE-LCH 43.017, 34.392, 265.088
CIE-LUV 43.017, -24.082, -49.724
Hunter-Lab 36.289, -4.052, -30.557
Binary 00100101, 01101010, 10011110

Color Schemes with #256a9e

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Alternatives to #256a9e

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#256a9e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256a9e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256a9e;}
.background {background-color:#256a9e;}
.border {border:1px solid #256a9e;}

Shades and Tints of #256a9e

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 #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256a9e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #616262 is the less saturated color, while #076ebc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256a9e 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
  • #5b5b5b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #505e68 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5a6b9e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4d6da4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007880 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #476b9e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3e6ca2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d738b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population