#256bbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256bbd is composed of 14.5% red, 42% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80.4% cyan, 43.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 212.4 degrees, a saturation of 67.3% and a lightness of 44.3%. #256bbd color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad6ff with #00007b. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 43
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#256bbd color description : Strong blue.

#256bbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256bbd has RGB values of R:37, G:107, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.43, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 2452413.

Hex triplet 256bbd #256bbd
RGB Decimal 37, 107, 189 rgb(37,107,189)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42, 74.1 rgb(14.5%,42%,74.1%)
CMYK 80, 43, 0, 26
HSL 212.4°, 67.3, 44.3 hsl(212.4,67.3%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 212.4°, 80.4, 74.1
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 45.056, 8.249, -49.191
XYZ 15.204, 14.582, 50.155
xyY 0.19, 0.182, 14.582
CIE-LCH 45.056, 49.877, 279.519
CIE-LUV 45.056, -23.211, -74.345
Hunter-Lab 38.186, 4.245, -51.143
Binary 00100101, 01101011, 10111101

Color Schemes with #256bbd

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Alternatives to #256bbd

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#256bbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256bbd

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

Shades and Tints of #256bbd

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, #020509 is the darkest color, while #f7fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256bbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b7077 is the less saturated color, while #0268e0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256bbd 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
  • #536172 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4b6fbd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #1f73bf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007d85 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3d6ebd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2170be Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d7699 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population