#159dcc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159dcc is composed of 8.2% red, 61.6% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 89.7% cyan, 23% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 195.4 degrees, a saturation of 81.3% and a lightness of 44.1%. #159dcc color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003b99. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 62
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 90
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#159dcc color description : Strong blue.

#159dcc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159dcc has RGB values of R:21, G:157, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.9, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 1416652.

Hex triplet 159dcc #159dcc
RGB Decimal 21, 157, 204 rgb(21,157,204)
RGB Percent 8.2, 61.6, 80 rgb(8.2%,61.6%,80%)
CMYK 90, 23, 0, 20
HSL 195.4°, 81.3, 44.1 hsl(195.4,81.3%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.4°, 89.7, 80
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 60.454, -16.786, -33.437
XYZ 23.262, 28.631, 61.424
xyY 0.205, 0.253, 28.631
CIE-LCH 60.454, 37.414, 243.342
CIE-LUV 60.454, -40.681, -50.154
Hunter-Lab 53.508, -16.036, -30.606
Binary 00010101, 10011101, 11001100

Color Schemes with #159dcc

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Alternatives to #159dcc

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#159dcc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159dcc

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

Shades and Tints of #159dcc

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, #010608 is the darkest color, while #f6fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159dcc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c7375 is the less saturated color, while #04a5dd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159dcc 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
  • #7a7a7a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #66818a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8895c6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7d96d3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a6b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5e98c8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5798d0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a2bb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population