#159ebb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159ebb is composed of 8.2% red, 62% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 88.8% cyan, 15.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 190.5 degrees, a saturation of 79.8% and a lightness of 40.8%. #159ebb color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003d77. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 62
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 89
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#159ebb color description : Strong cyan.

#159ebb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159ebb has RGB values of R:21, G:158, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.89, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 1416891.

Hex triplet 159ebb #159ebb
RGB Decimal 21, 158, 187 rgb(21,158,187)
RGB Percent 8.2, 62, 73.3 rgb(8.2%,62%,73.3%)
CMYK 89, 16, 0, 27
HSL 190.5°, 79.8, 40.8 hsl(190.5,79.8%,40.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 190.5°, 88.8, 73.3
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 60.068, -23.212, -24.495
XYZ 21.503, 28.199, 51.321
xyY 0.213, 0.279, 28.199
CIE-LCH 60.068, 33.747, 226.54
CIE-LUV 60.068, -42.256, -34.559
Hunter-Lab 53.103, -20.648, -20.128
Binary 00010101, 10011110, 10111011

Color Schemes with #159ebb

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Alternatives to #159ebb

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#159ebb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159ebb

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

Shades and Tints of #159ebb

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, #01090b is the darkest color, while #f8fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159ebb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #656a6b is the less saturated color, while #05a8cb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159ebb 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
  • #648085 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8e95b5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8994c4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6298b7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5f97c0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a2b4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population