#159d9a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159d9a is composed of 8.2% red, 61.6% green and 60.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 86.6% cyan, 0% magenta, 1.9% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 178.7 degrees, a saturation of 76.4% and a lightness of 34.9%. #159d9a color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003b35. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 8
    • G 62
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 87
    • M 0
    • Y 2
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#159d9a color description : Dark cyan.

#159d9a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159d9a has RGB values of R:21, G:157, B:154 and CMYK values of C:0.87, M:0, Y:0.02, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 1416602.

Hex triplet 159d9a #159d9a
RGB Decimal 21, 157, 154 rgb(21,157,154)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.6, 60.4 rgb(8.2%,61.6%,60.4%)
CMYK 87, 0, 2, 38
HSL 178.7°, 76.4, 34.9 hsl(178.7,76.4%,34.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 178.7°, 86.6, 61.6
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 58.607, -33.404, -8.04
XYZ 18.197, 26.605, 34.746
xyY 0.229, 0.334, 26.605
CIE-LCH 58.607, 34.358, 193.533
CIE-LUV 58.607, -44.392, -7.01
Hunter-Lab 51.58, -27.29, -3.834
Binary 00010101, 10011101, 10011010

Color Schemes with #159d9a

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Alternatives to #159d9a

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#159d9a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159d9a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159d9a;}
.background {background-color:#159d9a;}
.border {border:1px solid #159d9a;}

Shades and Tints of #159d9a

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #effdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159d9a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #535f5f is the less saturated color, while #00b2ae is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159d9a 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
  • #747474 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #617c7c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #949296 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #968fa6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #30a0ab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #659697 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6794a1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #269ea5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population