#255bb8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255bb8 is composed of 14.5% red, 35.7% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79.9% cyan, 50.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 218 degrees, a saturation of 66.5% and a lightness of 43.3%. #255bb8 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ab6ff with #000071. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 36
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 51
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#255bb8 color description : Strong blue.

#255bb8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255bb8 has RGB values of R:37, G:91, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.51, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 2448312.

Hex triplet 255bb8 #255bb8
RGB Decimal 37, 91, 184 rgb(37,91,184)
RGB Percent 14.5, 35.7, 72.2 rgb(14.5%,35.7%,72.2%)
CMYK 80, 51, 0, 28
HSL 218°, 66.5, 43.3 hsl(218,66.5%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 218°, 79.9, 72.2
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 40.139, 16.648, -54.186
XYZ 13.154, 11.335, 46.839
xyY 0.184, 0.159, 11.335
CIE-LCH 40.139, 56.686, 287.079
CIE-LUV 40.139, -18.418, -79.93
Hunter-Lab 33.668, 10.821, -58.918
Binary 00100101, 01011011, 10111000

Color Schemes with #255bb8

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Alternatives to #255bb8

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#255bb8 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #255bb8

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, #010204 is the darkest color, while #f3f7fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #255bb8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696d74 is the less saturated color, while #0352da is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255bb8 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
  • #555555 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4b5669 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #2a63bc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0069ac Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007177 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2860ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0d63b0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d698f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population