#159fb8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159fb8 is composed of 8.2% red, 62.4% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 88.6% cyan, 13.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 189.2 degrees, a saturation of 79.5% and a lightness of 40.2%. #159fb8 color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003f71. Closest websafe color is: #0099cc.

    • R 8
    • G 62
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 89
    • M 14
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#159fb8 color description : Strong cyan.

#159fb8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159fb8 has RGB values of R:21, G:159, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.89, M:0.14, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 1417144.

Hex triplet 159fb8 #159fb8
RGB Decimal 21, 159, 184 rgb(21,159,184)
RGB Percent 8.2, 62.4, 72.2 rgb(8.2%,62.4%,72.2%)
CMYK 89, 14, 0, 28
HSL 189.2°, 79.5, 40.2 hsl(189.2,79.5%,40.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.2°, 88.6, 72.2
Web Safe 0099cc #0099cc
CIE-LAB 60.261, -24.739, -22.51
XYZ 21.357, 28.414, 49.704
xyY 0.215, 0.286, 28.414
CIE-LCH 60.261, 33.447, 222.299
CIE-LUV 60.261, -42.828, -31.141
Hunter-Lab 53.305, -21.768, -17.971
Binary 00010101, 10011111, 10111000

Color Schemes with #159fb8

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Alternatives to #159fb8

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#159fb8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159fb8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159fb8;}
.background {background-color:#159fb8;}
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Shades and Tints of #159fb8

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, #010708 is the darkest color, while #f5fdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159fb8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #646869 is the less saturated color, while #05aac8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159fb8 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
  • #797979 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #658186 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9095b2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8c94c1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6399b4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6098be Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #07a3b3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population