#159dad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159dad is composed of 8.2% red, 61.6% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 87.9% cyan, 9.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 186.3 degrees, a saturation of 78.4% and a lightness of 38%. #159dad color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003b5b. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 8
    • G 62
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 88
    • M 9
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#159dad color description : Dark cyan.

#159dad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159dad has RGB values of R:21, G:157, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.88, M:0.09, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 1416621.

Hex triplet 159dad #159dad
RGB Decimal 21, 157, 173 rgb(21,157,173)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.6, 67.8 rgb(8.2%,61.6%,67.8%)
CMYK 88, 9, 0, 32
HSL 186.3°, 78.4, 38 hsl(186.3,78.4%,38%)
HSV (or HSB) 186.3°, 87.9, 67.8
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 59.24, -27.379, -17.859
XYZ 19.907, 27.289, 43.751
xyY 0.219, 0.3, 27.289
CIE-LCH 59.24, 32.689, 213.115
CIE-LUV 59.24, -42.951, -23.221
Hunter-Lab 52.238, -23.395, -13.09
Binary 00010101, 10011101, 10101101

Color Schemes with #159dad

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Alternatives to #159dad

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#159dad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159dad

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

Shades and Tints of #159dad

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, #020e10 is the darkest color, while #fdffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159dad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #606262 is the less saturated color, while #06a9bc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159dad 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
  • #767676 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #637e81 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9093a8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8e91b7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #1ba2ae Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6396aa Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6295b3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #19a0ad Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population