#268cbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #268cbd is composed of 14.9% red, 54.9% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79.9% cyan, 25.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 199.5 degrees, a saturation of 66.5% and a lightness of 44.5%. #268cbd color hex could be obtained by blending #4cffff with #00197b. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 15
    • G 55
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#268cbd color description : Strong blue.

#268cbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #268cbd has RGB values of R:38, G:140, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 2526397.

Hex triplet 268cbd #268cbd
RGB Decimal 38, 140, 189 rgb(38,140,189)
RGB Percent 14.9, 54.9, 74.1 rgb(14.9%,54.9%,74.1%)
CMYK 80, 26, 0, 26
HSL 199.5°, 66.5, 44.5 hsl(199.5,66.5%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.5°, 79.9, 74.1
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.908, -11.447, -33.603
XYZ 19.36, 22.841, 51.53
xyY 0.207, 0.244, 22.841
CIE-LCH 54.908, 35.499, 251.189
CIE-LUV 54.908, -34.207, -50.24
Hunter-Lab 47.792, -11.326, -30.473
Binary 00100110, 10001100, 10111101

Color Schemes with #268cbd

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Alternatives to #268cbd

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#268cbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #268cbd

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

Shades and Tints of #268cbd

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, #020709 is the darkest color, while #f8fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #268cbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c7377 is the less saturated color, while #0398e0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #268cbd 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
  • #647882 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7988b9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6e89c4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0097a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5b89ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #548ac1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d93ab Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population