#255c9a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255c9a is composed of 14.5% red, 36.1% green and 60.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76% cyan, 40.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.6% black. It has a hue angle of 211.8 degrees, a saturation of 61.3% and a lightness of 37.5%. #255c9a color hex could be obtained by blending #4ab8ff with #000035. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 36
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 76
    • M 40
    • Y 0
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#255c9a color description : Dark blue.

#255c9a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255c9a has RGB values of R:37, G:92, B:154 and CMYK values of C:0.76, M:0.4, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 2448538.

Hex triplet 255c9a #255c9a
RGB Decimal 37, 92, 154 rgb(37,92,154)
RGB Percent 14.5, 36.1, 60.4 rgb(14.5%,36.1%,60.4%)
CMYK 76, 40, 0, 40
HSL 211.8°, 61.3, 37.5 hsl(211.8,61.3%,37.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 211.8°, 76, 60.4
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 38.516, 4.332, -39.013
XYZ 10.421, 10.38, 32.024
xyY 0.197, 0.196, 10.38
CIE-LCH 38.516, 39.253, 276.336
CIE-LUV 38.516, -19.453, -56.098
Hunter-Lab 32.218, 1.358, -36.381
Binary 00100101, 01011100, 10011010

Color Schemes with #255c9a

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Alternatives to #255c9a

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#255c9a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #255c9a

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#255c9a;}
.border {border:1px solid #255c9a;}

Shades and Tints of #255c9a

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, #03070c is the darkest color, while #fbfcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #255c9a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #585f67 is the less saturated color, while #005abf is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255c9a 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
  • #4a5561 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #48619c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #33649f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #006c74 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3b5f9b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2e619d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d6682 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population