#159cdb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159cdb is composed of 8.2% red, 61.2% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 90.4% cyan, 28.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 199.1 degrees, a saturation of 82.5% and a lightness of 47.1%. #159cdb color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #0039b7. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 90
    • M 29
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#159cdb color description : Vivid blue.

#159cdb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159cdb has RGB values of R:21, G:156, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.9, M:0.29, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 1416411.

Hex triplet 159cdb #159cdb
RGB Decimal 21, 156, 219 rgb(21,156,219)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.2, 85.9 rgb(8.2%,61.2%,85.9%)
CMYK 90, 29, 0, 14
HSL 199.1°, 82.5, 47.1 hsl(199.1,82.5%,47.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.1°, 90.4, 85.9
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 60.824, -10.863, -41.224
XYZ 24.981, 29.048, 71.304
xyY 0.199, 0.232, 29.048
CIE-LCH 60.824, 42.631, 255.237
CIE-LUV 60.824, -39.317, -63.894
Hunter-Lab 53.897, -11.586, -40.712
Binary 00010101, 10011100, 11011011

Color Schemes with #159cdb

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Alternatives to #159cdb

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#159cdb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159cdb

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

Shades and Tints of #159cdb

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, #000304 is the darkest color, while #f1fafe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159cdb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717a7f is the less saturated color, while #03a3ed is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159cdb 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
  • #7b7b7b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #67828e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8296d4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7198e0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a7b2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5a98d7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4f99de Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a3c1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population