#257bcd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #257bcd is composed of 14.5% red, 48.2% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 82% cyan, 40% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 209.3 degrees, a saturation of 69.4% and a lightness of 47.5%. #257bcd color hex could be obtained by blending #4af6ff with #00009b. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 48
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 82
    • M 40
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#257bcd color description : Strong blue.

#257bcd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #257bcd has RGB values of R:37, G:123, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.82, M:0.4, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 2456525.

Hex triplet 257bcd #257bcd
RGB Decimal 37, 123, 205 rgb(37,123,205)
RGB Percent 14.5, 48.2, 80.4 rgb(14.5%,48.2%,80.4%)
CMYK 82, 40, 0, 20
HSL 209.3°, 69.4, 47.5 hsl(209.3,69.4%,47.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 209.3°, 82, 80.4
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 50.647, 4.378, -49.443
XYZ 18.863, 18.965, 60.421
xyY 0.192, 0.193, 18.965
CIE-LCH 50.647, 49.636, 275.06
CIE-LUV 50.647, -27.748, -76.451
Hunter-Lab 43.549, 1.104, -51.775
Binary 00100101, 01111011, 11001101

Color Schemes with #257bcd

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Alternatives to #257bcd

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#257bcd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #257bcd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#257bcd;}
.background {background-color:#257bcd;}
.border {border:1px solid #257bcd;}

Shades and Tints of #257bcd

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, #010306 is the darkest color, while #f4f9fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #257bcd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #797979 is the less saturated color, while #097ce9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #257bcd 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
  • #6b6b6b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5d6e7f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5b7dcb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3a80d0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008c95 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #477ccc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #327ece Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d85a9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population