#255c8f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255c8f is composed of 14.5% red, 36.1% green and 56.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 74.1% cyan, 35.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 43.9% black. It has a hue angle of 208.9 degrees, a saturation of 58.9% and a lightness of 35.3%. #255c8f color hex could be obtained by blending #4ab8ff with #00001f. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 36
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 74
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 44
    CMYK color chart

#255c8f color description : Dark blue.

#255c8f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255c8f has RGB values of R:37, G:92, B:143 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.44. Its decimal value is 2448527.

Hex triplet 255c8f #255c8f
RGB Decimal 37, 92, 143 rgb(37,92,143)
RGB Percent 14.5, 36.1, 56.1 rgb(14.5%,36.1%,56.1%)
CMYK 74, 36, 0, 44
HSL 208.9°, 58.9, 35.3 hsl(208.9,58.9%,35.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.9°, 74.1, 56.1
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 37.896, 0.11, -33.371
XYZ 9.547, 10.03, 27.418
xyY 0.203, 0.213, 10.03
CIE-LCH 37.896, 33.371, 270.19
CIE-LUV 37.896, -19.807, -47.149
Hunter-Lab 31.67, -1.615, -29.16
Binary 00100101, 01011100, 10001111

Color Schemes with #255c8f

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Alternatives to #255c8f

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#255c8f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #255c8f

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Shades and Tints of #255c8f

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, #010203 is the darkest color, while #f2f7fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #255c8f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #555a5f is the less saturated color, while #025db2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255c8f 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
  • #515151 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #48535d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4e6091 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #406295 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #006b73 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3f5e90 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #365f93 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d657d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population