#256eb8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256eb8 is composed of 14.5% red, 43.1% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79.9% cyan, 40.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 210.2 degrees, a saturation of 66.5% and a lightness of 43.3%. #256eb8 color hex could be obtained by blending #4adcff with #000071. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 43
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 40
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#256eb8 color description : Strong blue.

#256eb8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256eb8 has RGB values of R:37, G:110, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.4, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 2453176.

Hex triplet 256eb8 #256eb8
RGB Decimal 37, 110, 184 rgb(37,110,184)
RGB Percent 14.5, 43.1, 72.2 rgb(14.5%,43.1%,72.2%)
CMYK 80, 40, 0, 28
HSL 210.2°, 66.5, 43.3 hsl(210.2,66.5%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 210.2°, 79.9, 72.2
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 45.641, 4.441, -45.356
XYZ 14.989, 15.005, 47.451
xyY 0.194, 0.194, 15.005
CIE-LCH 45.641, 45.572, 275.592
CIE-LUV 45.641, -24.362, -68.354
Hunter-Lab 38.736, 1.282, -45.515
Binary 00100101, 01101110, 10111000

Color Schemes with #256eb8

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Alternatives to #256eb8

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#256eb8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256eb8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256eb8;}
.background {background-color:#256eb8;}
.border {border:1px solid #256eb8;}

Shades and Tints of #256eb8

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, #010304 is the darkest color, while #f3f8fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256eb8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696e74 is the less saturated color, while #036eda is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256eb8 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
  • #616161 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #556472 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5371b8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3774bc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007f87 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4270b8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3072ba Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d7899 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population