#256cb4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256cb4 is composed of 14.5% red, 42.4% green and 70.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79.4% cyan, 40% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 210.2 degrees, a saturation of 65.9% and a lightness of 42.5%. #256cb4 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad8ff with #000069. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 40
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#256cb4 color description : Strong blue.

#256cb4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256cb4 has RGB values of R:37, G:108, B:180 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.4, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 2452660.

Hex triplet 256cb4 #256cb4
RGB Decimal 37, 108, 180 rgb(37,108,180)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42.4, 70.6 rgb(14.5%,42.4%,70.6%)
CMYK 79, 40, 0, 29
HSL 210.2°, 65.9, 42.5 hsl(210.2,65.9%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 210.2°, 79.4, 70.6
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 44.819, 4.164, -44.338
XYZ 14.362, 14.413, 45.202
xyY 0.194, 0.195, 14.413
CIE-LCH 44.819, 44.533, 275.365
CIE-LUV 44.819, -23.858, -66.469
Hunter-Lab 37.964, 1.09, -44.02
Binary 00100101, 01101100, 10110100

Color Schemes with #256cb4

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Alternatives to #256cb4

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#256cb4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256cb4

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256cb4;}
.background {background-color:#256cb4;}
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Shades and Tints of #256cb4

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 #f0f6fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256cb4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686c71 is the less saturated color, while #046cd5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256cb4 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
  • #5f5f5f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #536270 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #526fb4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3772b8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007c85 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #426eb4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3170b6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d7696 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population