#159cb2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159cb2 is composed of 8.2% red, 61.2% green and 69.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 88.2% cyan, 12.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 188.4 degrees, a saturation of 78.9% and a lightness of 39%. #159cb2 color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003965. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 88
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#159cb2 color description : Dark cyan.

#159cb2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159cb2 has RGB values of R:21, G:156, B:178 and CMYK values of C:0.88, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 1416370.

Hex triplet 159cb2 #159cb2
RGB Decimal 21, 156, 178 rgb(21,156,178)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.2, 69.8 rgb(8.2%,61.2%,69.8%)
CMYK 88, 12, 0, 30
HSL 188.4°, 78.9, 39 hsl(188.4,78.9%,39%)
HSV (or HSB) 188.4°, 88.2, 69.8
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 59.112, -25.22, -20.883
XYZ 20.231, 27.149, 46.291
xyY 0.216, 0.29, 27.149
CIE-LCH 59.112, 32.744, 219.626
CIE-LUV 59.112, -42.224, -28.355
Hunter-Lab 52.104, -21.874, -16.202
Binary 00010101, 10011100, 10110010

Color Schemes with #159cb2

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Alternatives to #159cb2

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#159cb2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159cb2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159cb2;}
.background {background-color:#159cb2;}
.border {border:1px solid #159cb2;}

Shades and Tints of #159cb2

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, #000203 is the darkest color, while #f0fbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159cb2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #626565 is the less saturated color, while #06a7c1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159cb2 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
  • #767676 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #637e82 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8e92ad Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8b91bb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a2ae Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6296ae Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6095b8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a0af Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population