#255d8a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255d8a is composed of 14.5% red, 36.5% green and 54.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.2% cyan, 32.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.9% black. It has a hue angle of 206.7 degrees, a saturation of 57.7% and a lightness of 34.3%. #255d8a color hex could be obtained by blending #4abaff with #000015. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 36
    • B 54
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 33
    • Y 0
    • K 46
    CMYK color chart

#255d8a color description : Dark blue.

#255d8a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255d8a has RGB values of R:37, G:93, B:138 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.33, Y:0, K:0.46. Its decimal value is 2448778.

Hex triplet 255d8a #255d8a
RGB Decimal 37, 93, 138 rgb(37,93,138)
RGB Percent 14.5, 36.5, 54.1 rgb(14.5%,36.5%,54.1%)
CMYK 73, 33, 0, 46
HSL 206.7°, 57.7, 34.3 hsl(206.7,57.7%,34.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.7°, 73.2, 54.1
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 37.943, -2.413, -30.268
XYZ 9.264, 10.056, 25.496
xyY 0.207, 0.224, 10.056
CIE-LCH 37.943, 30.364, 265.441
CIE-LUV 37.943, -20.335, -42.322
Hunter-Lab 31.712, -3.352, -25.471
Binary 00100101, 01011101, 10001010

Color Schemes with #255d8a

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Alternatives to #255d8a

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#255d8a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #255d8a

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Shades and Tints of #255d8a

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, #040a0e is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #255d8a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #54585b is the less saturated color, while #0361ac is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255d8a 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
  • #48535c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #51608c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #476191 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #006b73 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #415f8b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3a608e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d667b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population