#159bcb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159bcb is composed of 8.2% red, 60.8% green and 79.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 89.7% cyan, 23.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 20.4% black. It has a hue angle of 195.8 degrees, a saturation of 81.3% and a lightness of 43.9%. #159bcb color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003797. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 90
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#159bcb color description : Strong blue.

#159bcb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159bcb has RGB values of R:21, G:155, B:203 and CMYK values of C:0.9, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 1416139.

Hex triplet 159bcb #159bcb
RGB Decimal 21, 155, 203 rgb(21,155,203)
RGB Percent 8.2, 60.8, 79.6 rgb(8.2%,60.8%,79.6%)
CMYK 90, 24, 0, 20
HSL 195.8°, 81.3, 43.9 hsl(195.8,81.3%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.8°, 89.7, 79.6
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 59.809, -16.057, -33.882
XYZ 22.807, 27.912, 60.682
xyY 0.205, 0.251, 27.912
CIE-LCH 59.809, 37.495, 244.643
CIE-LUV 59.809, -40.065, -50.896
Hunter-Lab 52.832, -15.397, -31.118
Binary 00010101, 10011011, 11001011

Color Schemes with #159bcb

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Alternatives to #159bcb

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#159bcb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159bcb

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

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, #010607 is the darkest color, while #f5fbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159bcb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b7275 is the less saturated color, while #04a3dc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159bcb 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
  • #647f89 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8694c5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7b94d2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a4af Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d96c7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5697cf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a1b9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population