#255b9e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255b9e is composed of 14.5% red, 35.7% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.6% cyan, 42.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 213.2 degrees, a saturation of 62.1% and a lightness of 38.2%. #255b9e color hex could be obtained by blending #4ab6ff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 36
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 42
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#255b9e color description : Dark blue.

#255b9e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255b9e has RGB values of R:37, G:91, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.42, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 2448286.

Hex triplet 255b9e #255b9e
RGB Decimal 37, 91, 158 rgb(37,91,158)
RGB Percent 14.5, 35.7, 62 rgb(14.5%,35.7%,62%)
CMYK 77, 42, 0, 38
HSL 213.2°, 62.1, 38.2 hsl(213.2,62.1%,38.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 213.2°, 76.6, 62
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 38.452, 6.527, -41.511
XYZ 10.674, 10.343, 33.78
xyY 0.195, 0.189, 10.343
CIE-LCH 38.452, 42.021, 278.936
CIE-LUV 38.452, -19.007, -59.934
Hunter-Lab 32.161, 2.962, -39.762
Binary 00100101, 01011011, 10011110

Color Schemes with #255b9e

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Alternatives to #255b9e

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#255b9e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #255b9e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#255b9e;}
.background {background-color:#255b9e;}
.border {border:1px solid #255b9e;}

Shades and Tints of #255b9e

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, #04090f is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #255b9e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #616162 is the less saturated color, while #0758bc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255b9e 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
  • #4461a0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2a64a2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #006c74 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #395e9f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2860a1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d6683 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population