#268bb9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #268bb9 is composed of 14.9% red, 54.5% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79.5% cyan, 24.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 198.8 degrees, a saturation of 65.9% and a lightness of 43.7%. #268bb9 color hex could be obtained by blending #4cffff with #001773. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 15
    • G 55
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#268bb9 color description : Strong blue.

#268bb9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #268bb9 has RGB values of R:38, G:139, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2526137.

Hex triplet 268bb9 #268bb9
RGB Decimal 38, 139, 185 rgb(38,139,185)
RGB Percent 14.9, 54.5, 72.5 rgb(14.9%,54.5%,72.5%)
CMYK 79, 25, 0, 27
HSL 198.8°, 65.9, 43.7 hsl(198.8,65.9%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.8°, 79.5, 72.5
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.426, -12.306, -32.075
XYZ 18.787, 22.378, 49.226
xyY 0.208, 0.248, 22.378
CIE-LCH 54.426, 34.355, 249.01
CIE-LUV 54.426, -34.094, -47.576
Hunter-Lab 47.306, -11.897, -28.582
Binary 00100110, 10001011, 10111001

Color Schemes with #268bb9

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Alternatives to #268bb9

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#268bb9 Preview

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#268bb9;}
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Shades and Tints of #268bb9

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, #010506 is the darkest color, while #f5fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #268bb9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b7174 is the less saturated color, while #0498db is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #268bb9 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
  • #727272 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #637780 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7a87b5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6f87c0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0095a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5b88b6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5588bd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d91a9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population