#159fb3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159fb3 is composed of 8.2% red, 62.4% green and 70.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 88.3% cyan, 11.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.8% black. It has a hue angle of 187.6 degrees, a saturation of 79% and a lightness of 39.2%. #159fb3 color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003f67. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 62
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 88
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#159fb3 color description : Strong cyan.

#159fb3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159fb3 has RGB values of R:21, G:159, B:179 and CMYK values of C:0.88, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 1417139.

Hex triplet 159fb3 #159fb3
RGB Decimal 21, 159, 179 rgb(21,159,179)
RGB Percent 8.2, 62.4, 70.2 rgb(8.2%,62.4%,70.2%)
CMYK 88, 11, 0, 30
HSL 187.6°, 79, 39.2 hsl(187.6,79%,39.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 187.6°, 88.3, 70.2
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 60.076, -26.406, -19.975
XYZ 20.842, 28.208, 46.992
xyY 0.217, 0.294, 28.208
CIE-LCH 60.076, 33.11, 217.106
CIE-LUV 60.076, -43.203, -26.803
Hunter-Lab 53.111, -22.899, -15.28
Binary 00010101, 10011111, 10110011

Color Schemes with #159fb3

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Alternatives to #159fb3

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#159fb3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159fb3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159fb3;}
.background {background-color:#159fb3;}
.border {border:1px solid #159fb3;}

Shades and Tints of #159fb3

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 #f1fcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159fb3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #626666 is the less saturated color, while #06aac2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159fb3 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
  • #648084 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9195ad Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8e94bd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #11a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6498af Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6298b9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #12a2b1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population