#159cbc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159cbc is composed of 8.2% red, 61.2% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 88.8% cyan, 17% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 191.5 degrees, a saturation of 79.9% and a lightness of 41%. #159cbc color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003979. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 89
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#159cbc color description : Strong cyan.

#159cbc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159cbc has RGB values of R:21, G:156, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.89, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 1416380.

Hex triplet 159cbc #159cbc
RGB Decimal 21, 156, 188 rgb(21,156,188)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.2, 73.7 rgb(8.2%,61.2%,73.7%)
CMYK 89, 17, 0, 26
HSL 191.5°, 79.9, 41 hsl(191.5,79.9%,41%)
HSV (or HSB) 191.5°, 88.8, 73.7
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 59.494, -21.832, -25.942
XYZ 21.272, 27.565, 51.774
xyY 0.211, 0.274, 27.565
CIE-LCH 59.494, 33.906, 229.917
CIE-LUV 59.494, -41.484, -37.048
Hunter-Lab 52.503, -19.557, -21.715
Binary 00010101, 10011100, 10111100

Color Schemes with #159cbc

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Alternatives to #159cbc

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#159cbc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159cbc

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

Shades and Tints of #159cbc

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, #010a0c is the darkest color, while #f9fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159cbc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #656a6c is the less saturated color, while #05a6cc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159cbc 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
  • #777777 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #637e85 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8c93b6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8593c5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a3af Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6096b8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5c96c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a0b3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population