#256caf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256caf is composed of 14.5% red, 42.4% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.9% cyan, 38.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 209.1 degrees, a saturation of 65.1% and a lightness of 41.6%. #256caf color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad8ff with #00005f. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 38
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#256caf color description : Dark blue.

#256caf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256caf has RGB values of R:37, G:108, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.38, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 2452655.

Hex triplet 256caf #256caf
RGB Decimal 37, 108, 175 rgb(37,108,175)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42.4, 68.6 rgb(14.5%,42.4%,68.6%)
CMYK 79, 38, 0, 31
HSL 209.1°, 65.1, 41.6 hsl(209.1,65.1%,41.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 209.1°, 78.9, 68.6
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 44.536, 2.254, -41.869
XYZ 13.862, 14.212, 42.568
xyY 0.196, 0.201, 14.212
CIE-LCH 44.536, 41.93, 273.081
CIE-LUV 44.536, -24.053, -62.395
Hunter-Lab 37.699, -0.342, -40.557
Binary 00100101, 01101100, 10101111

Color Schemes with #256caf

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Alternatives to #256caf

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#256caf Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #256caf

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, #03080d is the darkest color, while #fcfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256caf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #666a6e is the less saturated color, while #046dd0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256caf 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
  • #556faf Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3f71b3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007c84 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #436daf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #356fb2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d7693 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population