#256c8e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256c8e is composed of 14.5% red, 42.4% green and 55.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.9% cyan, 23.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.3% black. It has a hue angle of 199.4 degrees, a saturation of 58.7% and a lightness of 35.1%. #256c8e color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad8ff with #00001d. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 74
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 44
    CMYK color chart

#256c8e color description : Dark blue.

#256c8e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256c8e has RGB values of R:37, G:108, B:142 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.44. Its decimal value is 2452622.

Hex triplet 256c8e #256c8e
RGB Decimal 37, 108, 142 rgb(37,108,142)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42.4, 55.7 rgb(14.5%,42.4%,55.7%)
CMYK 74, 24, 0, 44
HSL 199.4°, 58.7, 35.1 hsl(199.4,58.7%,35.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.4°, 73.9, 55.7
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 42.869, -10.035, -24.972
XYZ 11.007, 13.071, 27.532
xyY 0.213, 0.253, 13.071
CIE-LCH 42.869, 26.913, 248.108
CIE-LUV 42.869, -25.55, -34.679
Hunter-Lab 36.153, -8.924, -19.845
Binary 00100101, 01101100, 10001110

Color Schemes with #256c8e

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Alternatives to #256c8e

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#256c8e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256c8e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256c8e;}
.background {background-color:#256c8e;}
.border {border:1px solid #256c8e;}

Shades and Tints of #256c8e

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, #010102 is the darkest color, while #f1f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256c8e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #555b5e is the less saturated color, while #0378b0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256c8e 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
  • #5b5b5b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #505e65 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #626b8e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5c6c96 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #1b7780 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4c6b8e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #486c93 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #1e7385 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population