#159ecf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159ecf is composed of 8.2% red, 62% green and 81.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 89.9% cyan, 23.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 18.8% black. It has a hue angle of 195.8 degrees, a saturation of 81.6% and a lightness of 44.7%. #159ecf color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003d9f. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 62
    • B 81
    RGB color chart
    • C 90
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#159ecf color description : Strong blue.

#159ecf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159ecf has RGB values of R:21, G:158, B:207 and CMYK values of C:0.9, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 1416911.

Hex triplet 159ecf #159ecf
RGB Decimal 21, 158, 207 rgb(21,158,207)
RGB Percent 8.2, 62, 81.2 rgb(8.2%,62%,81.2%)
CMYK 90, 24, 0, 19
HSL 195.8°, 81.6, 44.7 hsl(195.8,81.6%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.8°, 89.9, 81.2
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 60.884, -16.265, -34.445
XYZ 23.796, 29.116, 63.394
xyY 0.205, 0.25, 29.116
CIE-LCH 60.884, 38.093, 244.723
CIE-LUV 60.884, -40.814, -51.951
Hunter-Lab 53.959, -15.711, -31.885
Binary 00010101, 10011110, 11001111

Color Schemes with #159ecf

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Alternatives to #159ecf

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#159ecf Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159ecf

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

Shades and Tints of #159ecf

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, #01080b is the darkest color, while #f8fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159ecf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7577 is the less saturated color, while #03a6e1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159ecf 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
  • #7b7b7b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #67828c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8996c8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7d97d6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a7b2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5e99cb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5799d3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a3bd Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population