#268cb9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #268cb9 is composed of 14.9% red, 54.9% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79.5% cyan, 24.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 198.4 degrees, a saturation of 65.9% and a lightness of 43.7%. #268cb9 color hex could be obtained by blending #4cffff with #001973. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 15
    • G 55
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#268cb9 color description : Strong blue.

#268cb9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #268cb9 has RGB values of R:38, G:140, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2526393.

Hex triplet 268cb9 #268cb9
RGB Decimal 38, 140, 185 rgb(38,140,185)
RGB Percent 14.9, 54.9, 72.5 rgb(14.9%,54.9%,72.5%)
CMYK 79, 24, 0, 27
HSL 198.4°, 65.9, 43.7 hsl(198.4,65.9%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.4°, 79.5, 72.5
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.73, -12.866, -31.601
XYZ 18.932, 22.669, 49.274
xyY 0.208, 0.249, 22.669
CIE-LCH 54.73, 34.12, 247.847
CIE-LUV 54.73, -34.446, -46.787
Hunter-Lab 47.612, -12.344, -28.031
Binary 00100110, 10001100, 10111001

Color Schemes with #268cb9

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Alternatives to #268cb9

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#268cb9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #268cb9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#268cb9;}
.background {background-color:#268cb9;}
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Shades and Tints of #268cb9

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 #268cb9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b7174 is the less saturated color, while #0499db is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #268cb9 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
  • #737373 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #647881 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7b87b5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7188c0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0096a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5c89b6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5689bd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d92aa Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population