#255aa8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255aa8 is composed of 14.5% red, 35.3% green and 65.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78% cyan, 46.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 34.1% black. It has a hue angle of 215.7 degrees, a saturation of 63.9% and a lightness of 40.2%. #255aa8 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ab4ff with #000051. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 35
    • B 66
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 46
    • Y 0
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#255aa8 color description : Dark blue.

#255aa8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255aa8 has RGB values of R:37, G:90, B:168 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.46, Y:0, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 2448040.

Hex triplet 255aa8 #255aa8
RGB Decimal 37, 90, 168 rgb(37,90,168)
RGB Percent 14.5, 35.3, 65.9 rgb(14.5%,35.3%,65.9%)
CMYK 78, 46, 0, 34
HSL 215.7°, 63.9, 40.2 hsl(215.7,63.9%,40.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 215.7°, 78, 65.9
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 38.781, 11.071, -46.942
XYZ 11.485, 10.532, 38.471
xyY 0.19, 0.174, 10.532
CIE-LCH 38.781, 48.23, 283.271
CIE-LUV 38.781, -18.438, -68.366
Hunter-Lab 32.453, 6.38, -47.568
Binary 00100101, 01011010, 10101000

Color Schemes with #255aa8

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Alternatives to #255aa8

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#255aa8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #255aa8

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #255aa8

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, #020407 is the darkest color, while #f6f9fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #255aa8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #646669 is the less saturated color, while #0554c8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255aa8 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
  • #535353 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4a5464 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3b61ab Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0065a8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #006d74 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #335eaa Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0d61a8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d6687 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population