#159ccc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159ccc is composed of 8.2% red, 61.2% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 89.7% cyan, 23.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 195.7 degrees, a saturation of 81.3% and a lightness of 44.1%. #159ccc color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003999. 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

#159ccc color description : Strong blue.

#159ccc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159ccc has RGB values of R:21, G:156, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.9, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 1416396.

Hex triplet 159ccc #159ccc
RGB Decimal 21, 156, 204 rgb(21,156,204)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.2, 80 rgb(8.2%,61.2%,80%)
CMYK 90, 24, 0, 20
HSL 195.7°, 81.3, 44.1 hsl(195.7,81.3%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.7°, 89.7, 80
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 60.153, -16.245, -33.906
XYZ 23.094, 28.294, 61.367
xyY 0.205, 0.251, 28.294
CIE-LCH 60.153, 37.597, 244.4
CIE-LUV 60.153, -40.338, -50.959
Hunter-Lab 53.192, -15.588, -31.169
Binary 00010101, 10011100, 11001100

Color Schemes with #159ccc

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #159ccc

Below, you can see some colors close to #159ccc. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#159ccc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159ccc

This text has a font color of #159ccc.

<span style="color:#159ccc;">Text here</span>
#159ccc background color

This paragraph has a background color of #159ccc.

<p style="background-color:#159ccc;">Content here</p>
#159ccc border color

This element has a border color of #159ccc.

<div style="border:1px solid #159ccc;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#159ccc;}
.background {background-color:#159ccc;}
.border {border:1px solid #159ccc;}

Shades and Tints of #159ccc

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, #010608 is the darkest color, while #f6fcfe is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #159ccc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c7375 is the less saturated color, while #04a4dd is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159ccc 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
  • #8794c6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7c95d3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a5b0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d97c8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5697d0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a1ba Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population