#255a8d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255a8d is composed of 14.5% red, 35.3% green and 55.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.8% cyan, 36.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.7% black. It has a hue angle of 209.4 degrees, a saturation of 58.4% and a lightness of 34.9%. #255a8d color hex could be obtained by blending #4ab4ff with #00001b. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 35
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 74
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#255a8d color description : Dark blue.

#255a8d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255a8d has RGB values of R:37, G:90, B:141 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 2448013.

Hex triplet 255a8d #255a8d
RGB Decimal 37, 90, 141 rgb(37,90,141)
RGB Percent 14.5, 35.3, 55.3 rgb(14.5%,35.3%,55.3%)
CMYK 74, 36, 0, 45
HSL 209.4°, 58.4, 34.9 hsl(209.4,58.4%,34.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 209.4°, 73.8, 55.3
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 37.166, 0.621, -33.314
XYZ 9.226, 9.628, 26.57
xyY 0.203, 0.212, 9.628
CIE-LCH 37.166, 33.32, 271.067
CIE-LUV 37.166, -19.182, -46.87
Hunter-Lab 31.029, -1.228, -29.049
Binary 00100101, 01011010, 10001101

Color Schemes with #255a8d

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Alternatives to #255a8d

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#255a8d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #255a8d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#255a8d;}
.background {background-color:#255a8d;}
.border {border:1px solid #255a8d;}

Shades and Tints of #255a8d

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f1f6fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #255a8d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #55595d is the less saturated color, while #035baf is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255a8d 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
  • #505050 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #47525c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4c5e8f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3e6093 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #006971 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3e5c8e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #355e91 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d637b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population