#268cb2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #268cb2 is composed of 14.9% red, 54.9% green and 69.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.7% cyan, 21.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 196.3 degrees, a saturation of 64.8% and a lightness of 42.4%. #268cb2 color hex could be obtained by blending #4cffff with #001965. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 15
    • G 55
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#268cb2 color description : Dark blue.

#268cb2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #268cb2 has RGB values of R:38, G:140, B:178 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 2526386.

Hex triplet 268cb2 #268cb2
RGB Decimal 38, 140, 178 rgb(38,140,178)
RGB Percent 14.9, 54.9, 69.8 rgb(14.9%,54.9%,69.8%)
CMYK 79, 21, 0, 30
HSL 196.3°, 64.8, 42.4 hsl(196.3,64.8%,42.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.3°, 78.7, 69.8
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 54.429, -15.322, -28.071
XYZ 18.211, 22.381, 45.477
xyY 0.212, 0.26, 22.381
CIE-LCH 54.429, 31.98, 241.372
CIE-LUV 54.429, -34.873, -40.726
Hunter-Lab 47.309, -14.077, -23.879
Binary 00100110, 10001100, 10110010

Color Schemes with #268cb2

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Alternatives to #268cb2

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#268cb2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #268cb2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#268cb2;}
.background {background-color:#268cb2;}
.border {border:1px solid #268cb2;}

Shades and Tints of #268cb2

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #eff8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #268cb2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686e70 is the less saturated color, while #059bd3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #268cb2 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
  • #63777f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7d87ae Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7587ba Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0095a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d88af Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5889b7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d92a7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population