#159dbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159dbd is composed of 8.2% red, 61.6% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 88.9% cyan, 16.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 191.4 degrees, a saturation of 80% and a lightness of 41.2%. #159dbd color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003b7b. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 62
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 89
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#159dbd color description : Strong cyan.

#159dbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159dbd has RGB values of R:21, G:157, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.89, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 1416637.

Hex triplet 159dbd #159dbd
RGB Decimal 21, 157, 189 rgb(21,157,189)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.6, 74.1 rgb(8.2%,61.6%,74.1%)
CMYK 89, 17, 0, 26
HSL 191.4°, 80, 41.2 hsl(191.4,80%,41.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 191.4°, 88.9, 74.1
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 59.839, -22.011, -25.973
XYZ 21.549, 27.945, 52.4
xyY 0.211, 0.274, 27.945
CIE-LCH 59.839, 34.045, 229.72
CIE-LUV 59.839, -41.76, -37.109
Hunter-Lab 52.863, -19.748, -21.765
Binary 00010101, 10011101, 10111101

Color Schemes with #159dbd

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Alternatives to #159dbd

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#159dbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159dbd

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

Shades and Tints of #159dbd

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, #010a0c is the darkest color, while #fafefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159dbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #666b6c is the less saturated color, while #05a7cd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159dbd 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
  • #787878 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #647f86 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8c94b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8694c5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a4b0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6197b9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5d97c2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a1b4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population