#159bc8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159bc8 is composed of 8.2% red, 60.8% green and 78.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 89.5% cyan, 22.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.6% black. It has a hue angle of 195.1 degrees, a saturation of 81% and a lightness of 43.3%. #159bc8 color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003791. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 78
    RGB color chart
    • C 90
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 22
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#159bc8 color description : Strong blue.

#159bc8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159bc8 has RGB values of R:21, G:155, B:200 and CMYK values of C:0.9, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.22. Its decimal value is 1416136.

Hex triplet 159bc8 #159bc8
RGB Decimal 21, 155, 200 rgb(21,155,200)
RGB Percent 8.2, 60.8, 78.4 rgb(8.2%,60.8%,78.4%)
CMYK 90, 23, 0, 22
HSL 195.1°, 81, 43.3 hsl(195.1,81%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.1°, 89.5, 78.4
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 59.68, -17.12, -32.4
XYZ 22.453, 27.77, 58.817
xyY 0.206, 0.255, 27.77
CIE-LCH 59.68, 36.645, 242.148
CIE-LUV 59.68, -40.275, -48.293
Hunter-Lab 52.697, -16.165, -29.287
Binary 00010101, 10011011, 11001000

Color Schemes with #159bc8

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Alternatives to #159bc8

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#159bc8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159bc8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159bc8;}
.background {background-color:#159bc8;}
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Shades and Tints of #159bc8

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, #000405 is the darkest color, while #f2fbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159bc8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a7173 is the less saturated color, while #04a3d9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159bc8 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
  • #787878 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #647f88 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8793c2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7d94cf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a4af Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d96c4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5796cc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a0b8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population