#159bbc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159bbc is composed of 8.2% red, 60.8% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 88.8% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 191.9 degrees, a saturation of 79.9% and a lightness of 41%. #159bbc color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003779. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 89
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#159bbc color description : Strong cyan.

#159bbc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159bbc has RGB values of R:21, G:155, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.89, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 1416124.

Hex triplet 159bbc #159bbc
RGB Decimal 21, 155, 188 rgb(21,155,188)
RGB Percent 8.2, 60.8, 73.7 rgb(8.2%,60.8%,73.7%)
CMYK 89, 18, 0, 26
HSL 191.9°, 79.9, 41 hsl(191.9,79.9%,41%)
HSV (or HSB) 191.9°, 88.8, 73.7
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 59.187, -21.308, -26.414
XYZ 21.105, 27.231, 51.718
xyY 0.211, 0.272, 27.231
CIE-LCH 59.187, 33.937, 231.107
CIE-LUV 59.187, -41.136, -37.857
Hunter-Lab 52.183, -19.127, -22.233
Binary 00010101, 10011011, 10111100

Color Schemes with #159bbc

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Alternatives to #159bbc

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#159bbc Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159bbc;}
.background {background-color:#159bbc;}
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Shades and Tints of #159bbc

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, #010a0c is the darkest color, while #f9fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159bbc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #656a6c is the less saturated color, while #05a5cc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159bbc 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
  • #777777 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #637e85 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8a92b6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8492c4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a2ae Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6095b8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5b95c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #079fb3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population