#255f79 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255f79 is composed of 14.5% red, 37.3% green and 47.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.4% cyan, 21.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 52.5% black. It has a hue angle of 198.6 degrees, a saturation of 53.2% and a lightness of 31%. #255f79 color hex could be obtained by blending #4abef2 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #336666.

    • R 15
    • G 37
    • B 47
    RGB color chart
    • C 69
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 53
    CMYK color chart

#255f79 color description : Dark moderate blue.

#255f79 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255f79 has RGB values of R:37, G:95, B:121 and CMYK values of C:0.69, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.53. Its decimal value is 2449273.

Hex triplet 255f79 #255f79
RGB Decimal 37, 95, 121 rgb(37,95,121)
RGB Percent 14.5, 37.3, 47.5 rgb(14.5%,37.3%,47.5%)
CMYK 69, 21, 0, 53
HSL 198.6°, 53.2, 31 hsl(198.6,53.2%,31%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.6°, 69.4, 47.5
Web Safe 336666 #336666
CIE-LAB 37.766, -9.874, -20.173
XYZ 8.305, 9.958, 19.572
xyY 0.22, 0.263, 9.958
CIE-LCH 37.766, 22.46, 243.92
CIE-LUV 37.766, -21.754, -26.599
Hunter-Lab 31.556, -8.241, -14.686
Binary 00100101, 01011111, 01111001

Color Schemes with #255f79

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Alternatives to #255f79

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#255f79 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #255f79

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #255f79

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f1f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #255f79

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #495155 is the less saturated color, while #016d9d is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255f79 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
  • #485459 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #59607b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #566082 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #256a71 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #465f7a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #445f7f Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #256674 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population