#159c9b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159c9b is composed of 8.2% red, 61.2% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 86.5% cyan, 0% magenta, 0.6% yellow and 38.8% black. It has a hue angle of 179.6 degrees, a saturation of 76.3% and a lightness of 34.7%. #159c9b color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003937. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 87
    • M 0
    • Y 1
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#159c9b color description : Dark cyan.

#159c9b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159c9b has RGB values of R:21, G:156, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.87, M:0, Y:0.01, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 1416347.

Hex triplet 159c9b #159c9b
RGB Decimal 21, 156, 155 rgb(21,156,155)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.2, 60.8 rgb(8.2%,61.2%,60.8%)
CMYK 87, 0, 1, 39
HSL 179.6°, 76.3, 34.7 hsl(179.6,76.3%,34.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 179.6°, 86.5, 61.2
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 58.322, -32.625, -9.033
XYZ 18.112, 26.301, 35.131
xyY 0.228, 0.331, 26.301
CIE-LCH 58.322, 33.852, 195.476
CIE-LUV 58.322, -43.961, -8.632
Hunter-Lab 51.285, -26.707, -4.715
Binary 00010101, 10011100, 10011011

Color Schemes with #159c9b

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Alternatives to #159c9b

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#159c9b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159c9b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159c9b;}
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Shades and Tints of #159c9b

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #eefdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159c9b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #525f5f is the less saturated color, while #01b0af is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159c9b 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
  • #747474 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #617c7c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #939197 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #958ea6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2f9fab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #659598 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6693a2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #259ea5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population