#256bb7 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256bb7 is composed of 14.5% red, 42% green and 71.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79.8% cyan, 41.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 211.2 degrees, a saturation of 66.4% and a lightness of 43.1%. #256bb7 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad6ff with #00006f. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 42
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#256bb7 color description : Strong blue.

#256bb7 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256bb7 has RGB values of R:37, G:107, B:183 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.42, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 2452407.

Hex triplet 256bb7 #256bb7
RGB Decimal 37, 107, 183 rgb(37,107,183)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42, 71.8 rgb(14.5%,42%,71.8%)
CMYK 80, 42, 0, 28
HSL 211.2°, 66.4, 43.1 hsl(211.2,66.4%,43.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 211.2°, 79.8, 71.8
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 44.697, 5.943, -46.279
XYZ 14.566, 14.326, 46.795
xyY 0.192, 0.189, 14.326
CIE-LCH 44.697, 46.659, 277.317
CIE-LUV 44.697, -23.42, -69.56
Hunter-Lab 37.85, 2.454, -46.806
Binary 00100101, 01101011, 10110111

Color Schemes with #256bb7

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Alternatives to #256bb7

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#256bb7 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256bb7

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256bb7;}
.background {background-color:#256bb7;}
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Shades and Tints of #256bb7

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, #010204 is the darkest color, while #f2f7fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256bb7

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696e73 is the less saturated color, while #036ad9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256bb7 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
  • #5f5f5f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #536171 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4f6fb7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2f72ba Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007c84 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3f6db7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2b6fb9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d7696 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population