#255cbb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255cbb is composed of 14.5% red, 36.1% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80.2% cyan, 50.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 218 degrees, a saturation of 67% and a lightness of 43.9%. #255cbb color hex could be obtained by blending #4ab8ff with #000077. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 36
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 51
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#255cbb color description : Strong blue.

#255cbb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255cbb has RGB values of R:37, G:92, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.51, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2448571.

Hex triplet 255cbb #255cbb
RGB Decimal 37, 92, 187 rgb(37,92,187)
RGB Percent 14.5, 36.1, 73.3 rgb(14.5%,36.1%,73.3%)
CMYK 80, 51, 0, 27
HSL 218°, 67, 43.9 hsl(218,67%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 218°, 80.2, 73.3
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 40.629, 17.157, -55.149
XYZ 13.558, 11.634, 48.542
xyY 0.184, 0.158, 11.634
CIE-LCH 40.629, 57.757, 287.281
CIE-LUV 40.629, -18.658, -81.631
Hunter-Lab 34.109, 11.259, -60.501
Binary 00100101, 01011100, 10111011

Color Schemes with #255cbb

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Alternatives to #255cbb

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#255cbb Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#255cbb;}
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Shades and Tints of #255cbb

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, #010307 is the darkest color, while #f5f8fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #255cbb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6e76 is the less saturated color, while #0353dd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255cbb 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
  • #565656 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4c576a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #2965bf Protanopia 1% of men
  • #006aae Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007279 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #2761bd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0d65b2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d6a91 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population