#256cbb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256cbb is composed of 14.5% red, 42.4% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80.2% cyan, 42.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 211.6 degrees, a saturation of 67% and a lightness of 43.9%. #256cbb color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad8ff with #000077. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 42
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#256cbb color description : Strong blue.

#256cbb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256cbb has RGB values of R:37, G:108, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.42, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2452667.

Hex triplet 256cbb #256cbb
RGB Decimal 37, 108, 187 rgb(37,108,187)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42.4, 73.3 rgb(14.5%,42.4%,73.3%)
CMYK 80, 42, 0, 27
HSL 211.6°, 67, 43.9 hsl(211.6,67%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 211.6°, 80.2, 73.3
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 45.228, 6.847, -47.756
XYZ 15.093, 14.705, 49.054
xyY 0.191, 0.186, 14.705
CIE-LCH 45.228, 48.244, 278.16
CIE-LUV 45.228, -23.601, -72.104
Hunter-Lab 38.347, 3.148, -49.001
Binary 00100101, 01101100, 10111011

Color Schemes with #256cbb

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Alternatives to #256cbb

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#256cbb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256cbb

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

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, #010407 is the darkest color, while #f5f9fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256cbb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a7076 is the less saturated color, while #036add is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256cbb 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
  • #606060 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #546272 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4e70bb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2a74be Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007d86 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3f6ebb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2871bd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d7799 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population