#256bb3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256bb3 is composed of 14.5% red, 42% green and 70.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79.3% cyan, 40.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.8% black. It has a hue angle of 210.4 degrees, a saturation of 65.7% and a lightness of 42.4%. #256bb3 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad6ff with #000067. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 40
    • Y 0
    • K 30
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#256bb3 color description : Strong blue.

#256bb3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256bb3 has RGB values of R:37, G:107, B:179 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.4, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 2452403.

Hex triplet 256bb3 #256bb3
RGB Decimal 37, 107, 179 rgb(37,107,179)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42, 70.2 rgb(14.5%,42%,70.2%)
CMYK 79, 40, 0, 30
HSL 210.4°, 65.7, 42.4 hsl(210.4,65.7%,42.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 210.4°, 79.3, 70.2
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 44.465, 4.408, -44.32
XYZ 14.155, 14.162, 44.633
xyY 0.194, 0.194, 14.162
CIE-LCH 44.465, 44.538, 275.68
CIE-LUV 44.465, -23.567, -66.336
Hunter-Lab 37.633, 1.285, -43.976
Binary 00100101, 01101011, 10110011

Color Schemes with #256bb3

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Alternatives to #256bb3

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#256bb3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256bb3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256bb3;}
.background {background-color:#256bb3;}
.border {border:1px solid #256bb3;}

Shades and Tints of #256bb3

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #eff5fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256bb3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #676c71 is the less saturated color, while #046bd4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256bb3 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
  • #516eb3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3672b7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007b84 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #416db3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #306fb5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d7595 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population