#159cd2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159cd2 is composed of 8.2% red, 61.2% green and 82.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 90% cyan, 25.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 17.6% black. It has a hue angle of 197.1 degrees, a saturation of 81.8% and a lightness of 45.3%. #159cd2 color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #0039a5. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 90
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#159cd2 color description : Strong blue.

#159cd2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159cd2 has RGB values of R:21, G:156, B:210 and CMYK values of C:0.9, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 1416402.

Hex triplet 159cd2 #159cd2
RGB Decimal 21, 156, 210 rgb(21,156,210)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.2, 82.4 rgb(8.2%,61.2%,82.4%)
CMYK 90, 26, 0, 18
HSL 197.1°, 81.8, 45.3 hsl(197.1,81.8%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.1°, 90, 82.4
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 60.416, -14.107, -36.851
XYZ 23.828, 28.587, 65.231
xyY 0.203, 0.243, 28.587
CIE-LCH 60.416, 39.458, 249.053
CIE-LUV 60.416, -39.923, -56.151
Hunter-Lab 53.467, -14.019, -34.909
Binary 00010101, 10011100, 11010010

Color Schemes with #159cd2

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Alternatives to #159cd2

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#159cd2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159cd2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159cd2;}
.background {background-color:#159cd2;}
.border {border:1px solid #159cd2;}

Shades and Tints of #159cd2

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, #010a0e is the darkest color, while #fbfeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159cd2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e7679 is the less saturated color, while #03a4e4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159cd2 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
  • #66818c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8595cc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7896d8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a6b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5c97ce Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5498d6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a2bd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population