#159d9f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159d9f is composed of 8.2% red, 61.6% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 86.8% cyan, 1.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 180.9 degrees, a saturation of 76.7% and a lightness of 35.3%. #159d9f color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003b3f. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 8
    • G 62
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 87
    • M 1
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#159d9f color description : Dark cyan.

#159d9f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159d9f has RGB values of R:21, G:157, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.87, M:0.01, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 1416607.

Hex triplet 159d9f #159d9f
RGB Decimal 21, 157, 159 rgb(21,157,159)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.6, 62.4 rgb(8.2%,61.6%,62.4%)
CMYK 87, 1, 0, 38
HSL 180.9°, 76.7, 35.3 hsl(180.9,76.7%,35.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 180.9°, 86.8, 62.4
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 58.765, -31.86, -10.641
XYZ 18.622, 26.775, 36.986
xyY 0.226, 0.325, 26.775
CIE-LCH 58.765, 33.591, 198.469
CIE-LUV 58.765, -44.012, -11.229
Hunter-Lab 51.744, -26.312, -6.158
Binary 00010101, 10011101, 10011111

Color Schemes with #159d9f

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Alternatives to #159d9f

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#159d9f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159d9f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159d9f;}
.background {background-color:#159d9f;}
.border {border:1px solid #159d9f;}

Shades and Tints of #159d9f

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, #000303 is the darkest color, while #f1fdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159d9f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #536061 is the less saturated color, while #00b1b4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159d9f 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
  • #757575 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #627d7d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #93929b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9490aa Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2ca0ac Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #65969c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6694a6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #249fa7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population