#256c8a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256c8a is composed of 14.5% red, 42.4% green and 54.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.2% cyan, 21.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.9% black. It has a hue angle of 197.8 degrees, a saturation of 57.7% and a lightness of 34.3%. #256c8a color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad8ff with #000015. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 54
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 46
    CMYK color chart

#256c8a color description : Dark blue.

#256c8a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256c8a has RGB values of R:37, G:108, B:138 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.46. Its decimal value is 2452618.

Hex triplet 256c8a #256c8a
RGB Decimal 37, 108, 138 rgb(37,108,138)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42.4, 54.1 rgb(14.5%,42.4%,54.1%)
CMYK 73, 22, 0, 46
HSL 197.8°, 57.7, 34.3 hsl(197.8,57.7%,34.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.8°, 73.2, 54.1
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 42.692, -11.466, -22.854
XYZ 10.712, 12.953, 25.979
xyY 0.216, 0.261, 12.953
CIE-LCH 42.692, 25.569, 243.356
CIE-LUV 42.692, -25.753, -31.26
Hunter-Lab 35.99, -9.854, -17.605
Binary 00100101, 01101100, 10001010

Color Schemes with #256c8a

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Alternatives to #256c8a

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#256c8a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256c8a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256c8a;}
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Shades and Tints of #256c8a

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, #040b0e is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256c8a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #54595b is the less saturated color, while #037aac is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256c8a 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
  • #5a5a5a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4f5e64 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #636b8a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5e6b93 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #20767f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4d6b8a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #496b8f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #227283 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population