#256fb6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256fb6 is composed of 14.5% red, 43.5% green and 71.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79.7% cyan, 39% magenta, 0% yellow and 28.6% black. It has a hue angle of 209.4 degrees, a saturation of 66.2% and a lightness of 42.9%. #256fb6 color hex could be obtained by blending #4adeff with #00006d. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 44
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 39
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#256fb6 color description : Strong blue.

#256fb6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256fb6 has RGB values of R:37, G:111, B:182 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.39, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 2453430.

Hex triplet 256fb6 #256fb6
RGB Decimal 37, 111, 182 rgb(37,111,182)
RGB Percent 14.5, 43.5, 71.4 rgb(14.5%,43.5%,71.4%)
CMYK 80, 39, 0, 29
HSL 209.4°, 66.2, 42.9 hsl(209.4,66.2%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 209.4°, 79.7, 71.4
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 45.823, 3.054, -43.903
XYZ 14.889, 15.138, 46.391
xyY 0.195, 0.198, 15.138
CIE-LCH 45.823, 44.009, 273.979
CIE-LUV 45.823, -24.77, -66.043
Hunter-Lab 38.908, 0.217, -43.457
Binary 00100101, 01101111, 10110110

Color Schemes with #256fb6

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Alternatives to #256fb6

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#256fb6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256fb6

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #256fb6

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, #010203 is the darkest color, while #f1f7fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256fb6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686e73 is the less saturated color, while #0370d8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256fb6 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
  • #5671b6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3d75ba Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007f87 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4470b6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3472b8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d7998 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population