#256fb4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256fb4 is composed of 14.5% red, 43.5% green and 70.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79.4% cyan, 38.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 209 degrees, a saturation of 65.9% and a lightness of 42.5%. #256fb4 color hex could be obtained by blending #4adeff with #000069. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 44
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 38
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#256fb4 color description : Strong blue.

#256fb4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256fb4 has RGB values of R:37, G:111, B:180 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.38, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 2453428.

Hex triplet 256fb4 #256fb4
RGB Decimal 37, 111, 180 rgb(37,111,180)
RGB Percent 14.5, 43.5, 70.6 rgb(14.5%,43.5%,70.6%)
CMYK 79, 38, 0, 29
HSL 209°, 65.9, 42.5 hsl(209,65.9%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 209°, 79.4, 70.6
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 45.711, 2.292, -42.918
XYZ 14.684, 15.056, 45.31
xyY 0.196, 0.201, 15.056
CIE-LCH 45.711, 42.979, 273.057
CIE-LUV 45.711, -24.851, -64.407
Hunter-Lab 38.802, -0.356, -42.072
Binary 00100101, 01101111, 10110100

Color Schemes with #256fb4

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Alternatives to #256fb4

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#256fb4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256fb4

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256fb4;}
.background {background-color:#256fb4;}
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Shades and Tints of #256fb4

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 #256fb4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686d71 is the less saturated color, while #0470d5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256fb4 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
  • #5771b4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3f74b8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007f87 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4570b4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3672b6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d7997 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population