#256bb2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256bb2 is composed of 14.5% red, 42% green and 69.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79.2% cyan, 39.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 210.2 degrees, a saturation of 65.6% and a lightness of 42.2%. #256bb2 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad6ff with #000065. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 40
    • Y 0
    • K 30
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#256bb2 color description : Dark blue.

#256bb2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256bb2 has RGB values of R:37, G:107, B:178 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.4, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 2452402.

Hex triplet 256bb2 #256bb2
RGB Decimal 37, 107, 178 rgb(37,107,178)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42, 69.8 rgb(14.5%,42%,69.8%)
CMYK 79, 40, 0, 30
HSL 210.2°, 65.6, 42.2 hsl(210.2,65.6%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 210.2°, 79.2, 69.8
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 44.407, 4.025, -43.827
XYZ 14.055, 14.122, 44.102
xyY 0.194, 0.195, 14.122
CIE-LCH 44.407, 44.012, 275.248
CIE-LUV 44.407, -23.604, -65.525
Hunter-Lab 37.579, 0.996, -43.276
Binary 00100101, 01101011, 10110010

Color Schemes with #256bb2

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Alternatives to #256bb2

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#256bb2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256bb2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256bb2;}
.background {background-color:#256bb2;}
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Shades and Tints of #256bb2

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, #030910 is the darkest color, while #feffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256bb2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #676b70 is the less saturated color, while #046bd3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256bb2 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
  • #5e5e5e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #53616f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #526eb2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3871b6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007b84 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #416db2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #316fb4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d7594 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population