#159bcd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159bcd is composed of 8.2% red, 60.8% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 89.8% cyan, 24.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 196.3 degrees, a saturation of 81.4% and a lightness of 44.3%. #159bcd color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #00379b. 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

#159bcd color description : Strong blue.

#159bcd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159bcd has RGB values of R:21, G:155, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.9, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 1416141.

Hex triplet 159bcd #159bcd
RGB Decimal 21, 155, 205 rgb(21,155,205)
RGB Percent 8.2, 60.8, 80.4 rgb(8.2%,60.8%,80.4%)
CMYK 90, 24, 0, 20
HSL 196.3°, 81.4, 44.3 hsl(196.3,81.4%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.3°, 89.8, 80.4
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 59.896, -15.346, -34.867
XYZ 23.047, 28.008, 61.946
xyY 0.204, 0.248, 28.008
CIE-LCH 59.896, 38.095, 246.245
CIE-LUV 59.896, -39.925, -52.628
Hunter-Lab 52.922, -14.879, -32.353
Binary 00010101, 10011011, 11001101

Color Schemes with #159bcd

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Alternatives to #159bcd

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#159bcd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159bcd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159bcd;}
.background {background-color:#159bcd;}
.border {border:1px solid #159bcd;}

Shades and Tints of #159bcd

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, #010709 is the darkest color, while #f6fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159bcd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c7376 is the less saturated color, while #04a3de is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159bcd 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
  • #797979 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #65808a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8694c7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7995d4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a4b0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5c96c9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5597d1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a1ba Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population