#256cad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256cad is composed of 14.5% red, 42.4% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.6% cyan, 37.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 208.7 degrees, a saturation of 64.8% and a lightness of 41.2%. #256cad color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad8ff with #00005b. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 38
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#256cad color description : Dark blue.

#256cad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256cad has RGB values of R:37, G:108, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.38, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 2452653.

Hex triplet 256cad #256cad
RGB Decimal 37, 108, 173 rgb(37,108,173)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42.4, 67.8 rgb(14.5%,42.4%,67.8%)
CMYK 79, 38, 0, 32
HSL 208.7°, 64.8, 41.2 hsl(208.7,64.8%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.7°, 78.6, 67.8
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 44.425, 1.492, -40.875
XYZ 13.667, 14.134, 41.541
xyY 0.197, 0.204, 14.134
CIE-LCH 44.425, 40.902, 272.09
CIE-LUV 44.425, -24.133, -60.754
Hunter-Lab 37.596, -0.906, -39.194
Binary 00100101, 01101100, 10101101

Color Schemes with #256cad

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Alternatives to #256cad

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#256cad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256cad

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

Shades and Tints of #256cad

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, #02070b is the darkest color, while #fafcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256cad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #66696c is the less saturated color, while #056dcd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256cad 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
  • #5e5e5e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #53616e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #566ead Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4171b2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007b84 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #446dad Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #376fb0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d7693 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population