#159fb6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159fb6 is composed of 8.2% red, 62.4% green and 71.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 88.5% cyan, 12.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 28.6% black. It has a hue angle of 188.6 degrees, a saturation of 79.3% and a lightness of 39.8%. #159fb6 color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003f6d. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 62
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 88
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#159fb6 color description : Strong cyan.

#159fb6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159fb6 has RGB values of R:21, G:159, B:182 and CMYK values of C:0.88, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 1417142.

Hex triplet 159fb6 #159fb6
RGB Decimal 21, 159, 182 rgb(21,159,182)
RGB Percent 8.2, 62.4, 71.4 rgb(8.2%,62.4%,71.4%)
CMYK 88, 13, 0, 29
HSL 188.6°, 79.3, 39.8 hsl(188.6,79.3%,39.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 188.6°, 88.5, 71.4
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 60.187, -25.408, -21.498
XYZ 21.149, 28.331, 48.607
xyY 0.216, 0.289, 28.331
CIE-LCH 60.187, 33.283, 220.234
CIE-LUV 60.187, -42.978, -29.405
Hunter-Lab 53.227, -22.224, -16.885
Binary 00010101, 10011111, 10110110

Color Schemes with #159fb6

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Alternatives to #159fb6

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#159fb6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159fb6

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#159fb6;}
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Shades and Tints of #159fb6

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, #010506 is the darkest color, while #f4fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159fb6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #636768 is the less saturated color, while #05aac6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159fb6 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
  • #9095b0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8d94bf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6398b2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6198bc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a3b3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population