#159e8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159e8b is composed of 8.2% red, 62% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 86.7% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 171.7 degrees, a saturation of 76.5% and a lightness of 35.1%. #159e8b color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003d17. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 8
    • G 62
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 87
    • M 0
    • Y 12
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#159e8b color description : Dark cyan.

#159e8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159e8b has RGB values of R:21, G:158, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.87, M:0, Y:0.12, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 1416843.

Hex triplet 159e8b #159e8b
RGB Decimal 21, 158, 139 rgb(21,158,139)
RGB Percent 8.2, 62, 54.5 rgb(8.2%,62%,54.5%)
CMYK 87, 0, 12, 38
HSL 171.7°, 76.5, 35.1 hsl(171.7,76.5%,35.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 171.7°, 86.7, 62
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 58.486, -38.274, 0.296
XYZ 17.195, 26.475, 28.629
xyY 0.238, 0.366, 26.475
CIE-LCH 58.486, 38.276, 179.558
CIE-LUV 58.486, -45.878, 6.097
Hunter-Lab 51.454, -30.395, 3.03
Binary 00010101, 10011110, 10001011

Color Schemes with #159e8b

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Alternatives to #159e8b

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#159e8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159e8b

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Shades and Tints of #159e8b

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, #000202 is the darkest color, while #f0fdfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159e8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #53605e is the less saturated color, while #00b39a is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159e8b 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
  • #737373 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #607c78 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #979288 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9d8e98 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3a9faa Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #689689 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6b9493 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2c9e9f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population