#159cd0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159cd0 is composed of 8.2% red, 61.2% green and 81.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 89.9% cyan, 25% magenta, 0% yellow and 18.4% black. It has a hue angle of 196.7 degrees, a saturation of 81.7% and a lightness of 44.9%. #159cd0 color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #0039a1. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 90
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#159cd0 color description : Strong blue.

#159cd0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159cd0 has RGB values of R:21, G:156, B:208 and CMYK values of C:0.9, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 1416400.

Hex triplet 159cd0 #159cd0
RGB Decimal 21, 156, 208 rgb(21,156,208)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.2, 81.6 rgb(8.2%,61.2%,81.6%)
CMYK 90, 25, 0, 18
HSL 196.7°, 81.7, 44.9 hsl(196.7,81.7%,44.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.7°, 89.9, 81.6
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 60.327, -14.822, -35.872
XYZ 23.58, 28.488, 63.927
xyY 0.203, 0.246, 28.488
CIE-LCH 60.327, 38.813, 247.55
CIE-LUV 60.327, -40.06, -54.423
Hunter-Lab 53.374, -14.547, -33.65
Binary 00010101, 10011100, 11010000

Color Schemes with #159cd0

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Alternatives to #159cd0

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#159cd0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159cd0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159cd0;}
.background {background-color:#159cd0;}
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Shades and Tints of #159cd0

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, #01090c is the darkest color, while #f9fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159cd0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7578 is the less saturated color, while #03a4e2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159cd0 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
  • #7a7a7a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #66818b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8695ca Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7996d6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d97cc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5498d4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a2bc Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population