#256aa8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256aa8 is composed of 14.5% red, 41.6% green and 65.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78% cyan, 36.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 34.1% black. It has a hue angle of 208.4 degrees, a saturation of 63.9% and a lightness of 40.2%. #256aa8 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad4ff with #000051. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 66
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 37
    • Y 0
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#256aa8 color description : Dark blue.

#256aa8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256aa8 has RGB values of R:37, G:106, B:168 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.37, Y:0, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 2452136.

Hex triplet 256aa8 #256aa8
RGB Decimal 37, 106, 168 rgb(37,106,168)
RGB Percent 14.5, 41.6, 65.9 rgb(14.5%,41.6%,65.9%)
CMYK 78, 37, 0, 34
HSL 208.4°, 63.9, 40.2 hsl(208.4,63.9%,40.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.4°, 78, 65.9
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 43.547, 0.834, -39.332
XYZ 12.983, 13.527, 38.97
xyY 0.198, 0.207, 13.527
CIE-LCH 43.547, 39.341, 271.215
CIE-LUV 43.547, -23.661, -58.036
Hunter-Lab 36.78, -1.354, -37.076
Binary 00100101, 01101010, 10101000

Color Schemes with #256aa8

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Alternatives to #256aa8

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#256aa8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256aa8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256aa8;}
.background {background-color:#256aa8;}
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Shades and Tints of #256aa8

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, #020507 is the darkest color, while #f6fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256aa8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #646769 is the less saturated color, while #056cc8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256aa8 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
  • #5c5c5c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #515f6b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #566ca8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #436fad Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007981 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #446ba8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #386dab Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d738f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population