#255b9d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255b9d is composed of 14.5% red, 35.7% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.4% cyan, 42% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 213 degrees, a saturation of 61.9% and a lightness of 38%. #255b9d color hex could be obtained by blending #4ab6ff with #00003b. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 36
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 76
    • M 42
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#255b9d color description : Dark blue.

#255b9d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255b9d has RGB values of R:37, G:91, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.76, M:0.42, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 2448285.

Hex triplet 255b9d #255b9d
RGB Decimal 37, 91, 157 rgb(37,91,157)
RGB Percent 14.5, 35.7, 61.6 rgb(14.5%,35.7%,61.6%)
CMYK 76, 42, 0, 38
HSL 213°, 61.9, 38 hsl(213,61.9%,38%)
HSV (or HSB) 213°, 76.4, 61.6
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 38.391, 6.139, -41.009
XYZ 10.588, 10.309, 33.328
xyY 0.195, 0.19, 10.309
CIE-LCH 38.391, 41.466, 278.514
CIE-LUV 38.391, -19.035, -59.139
Hunter-Lab 32.108, 2.677, -39.069
Binary 00100101, 01011011, 10011101

Color Schemes with #255b9d

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Alternatives to #255b9d

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#255b9d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #255b9d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#255b9d;}
.background {background-color:#255b9d;}
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Shades and Tints of #255b9d

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, #03080e is the darkest color, while #fdfeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #255b9d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #616161 is the less saturated color, while #0758bb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255b9d 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
  • #525252 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #495461 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #45609f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2c64a1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #006c73 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #395e9e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2960a0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d6682 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population