#256bc8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256bc8 is composed of 14.5% red, 42% green and 78.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 81.5% cyan, 46.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.6% black. It has a hue angle of 214.2 degrees, a saturation of 68.8% and a lightness of 46.5%. #256bc8 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad6ff with #000091. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 82
    • M 47
    • Y 0
    • K 22
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#256bc8 color description : Strong blue.

#256bc8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256bc8 has RGB values of R:37, G:107, B:200 and CMYK values of C:0.82, M:0.47, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 2452424.

Hex triplet 256bc8 #256bc8
RGB Decimal 37, 107, 200 rgb(37,107,200)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42, 78.4 rgb(14.5%,42%,78.4%)
CMYK 82, 47, 0, 22
HSL 214.2°, 68.8, 46.5 hsl(214.2,68.8%,46.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 214.2°, 81.5, 78.4
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 45.74, 12.484, -54.442
XYZ 16.444, 15.077, 56.684
xyY 0.186, 0.171, 15.077
CIE-LCH 45.74, 55.855, 282.915
CIE-LUV 45.74, -22.862, -82.949
Hunter-Lab 38.83, 7.639, -59.371
Binary 00100101, 01101011, 11001000

Color Schemes with #256bc8

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Alternatives to #256bc8

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#256bc8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256bc8

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #256bc8

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f0f5fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256bc8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e757f is the less saturated color, while #0166ec is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256bc8 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
  • #616161 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #556376 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4271c9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0076c3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007f87 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #376ec8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0d72c5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d779e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population