#256e8d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256e8d is composed of 14.5% red, 43.1% green and 55.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.8% cyan, 22% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.7% black. It has a hue angle of 197.9 degrees, a saturation of 58.4% and a lightness of 34.9%. #256e8d color hex could be obtained by blending #4adcff with #00001b. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 43
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 74
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#256e8d color description : Dark blue.

#256e8d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256e8d has RGB values of R:37, G:110, B:141 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 2453133.

Hex triplet 256e8d #256e8d
RGB Decimal 37, 110, 141 rgb(37,110,141)
RGB Percent 14.5, 43.1, 55.3 rgb(14.5%,43.1%,55.3%)
CMYK 74, 22, 0, 45
HSL 197.9°, 58.4, 34.9 hsl(197.9,58.4%,34.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.9°, 73.8, 55.3
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 43.459, -11.559, -23.46
XYZ 11.145, 13.467, 27.21
xyY 0.215, 0.26, 13.467
CIE-LCH 43.459, 26.153, 243.771
CIE-LUV 43.459, -26.331, -32.299
Hunter-Lab 36.698, -10.01, -18.273
Binary 00100101, 01101110, 10001101

Color Schemes with #256e8d

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Alternatives to #256e8d

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#256e8d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256e8d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256e8d;}
.background {background-color:#256e8d;}
.border {border:1px solid #256e8d;}

Shades and Tints of #256e8d

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 #f1f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256e8d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #555b5d is the less saturated color, while #037caf is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256e8d 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
  • #5c5c5c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #516066 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #656d8d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5f6d96 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #1f7881 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4d6d8d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4a6d92 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #217485 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population