#159f8d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159f8d is composed of 8.2% red, 62.4% green and 55.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 86.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 11.3% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 172.2 degrees, a saturation of 76.7% and a lightness of 35.3%. #159f8d color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003f1b. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 8
    • G 62
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 87
    • M 0
    • Y 11
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#159f8d color description : Dark cyan.

#159f8d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159f8d has RGB values of R:21, G:159, B:141 and CMYK values of C:0.87, M:0, Y:0.11, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 1417101.

Hex triplet 159f8d #159f8d
RGB Decimal 21, 159, 141 rgb(21,159,141)
RGB Percent 8.2, 62.4, 55.3 rgb(8.2%,62.4%,55.3%)
CMYK 87, 0, 11, 38
HSL 172.2°, 76.7, 35.3 hsl(172.2,76.7%,35.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 172.2°, 86.8, 62.4
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 58.86, -38.153, -0.291
XYZ 17.513, 26.877, 29.463
xyY 0.237, 0.364, 26.877
CIE-LCH 58.86, 38.154, 180.436
CIE-LUV 58.86, -46.083, 5.236
Hunter-Lab 51.843, -30.425, 2.595
Binary 00010101, 10011111, 10001101

Color Schemes with #159f8d

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Alternatives to #159f8d

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#159f8d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159f8d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159f8d;}
.background {background-color:#159f8d;}
.border {border:1px solid #159f8d;}

Shades and Tints of #159f8d

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, #000303 is the darkest color, while #f1fdfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159f8d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #53615f is the less saturated color, while #00b49c is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159f8d 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
  • #747474 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #617d79 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #98928a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9d8f9a Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3aa0ab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #68978b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6c9595 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2c9fa0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population