#256b9c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256b9c is composed of 14.5% red, 42% green and 61.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.3% cyan, 31.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.8% black. It has a hue angle of 204.7 degrees, a saturation of 61.7% and a lightness of 37.8%. #256b9c color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad6ff with #000039. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 76
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#256b9c color description : Dark blue.

#256b9c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256b9c has RGB values of R:37, G:107, B:156 and CMYK values of C:0.76, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 2452380.

Hex triplet 256b9c #256b9c
RGB Decimal 37, 107, 156 rgb(37,107,156)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42, 61.2 rgb(14.5%,42%,61.2%)
CMYK 76, 31, 0, 39
HSL 204.7°, 61.7, 37.8 hsl(204.7,61.7%,37.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 204.7°, 76.3, 61.2
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 43.224, -4.303, -32.755
XYZ 12.02, 13.308, 33.386
xyY 0.205, 0.227, 13.308
CIE-LCH 43.224, 33.036, 262.516
CIE-LUV 43.224, -24.521, -47.314
Hunter-Lab 36.48, -5.026, -28.725
Binary 00100101, 01101011, 10011100

Color Schemes with #256b9c

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Alternatives to #256b9c

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#256b9c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256b9c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256b9c;}
.background {background-color:#256b9c;}
.border {border:1px solid #256b9c;}

Shades and Tints of #256b9c

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, #03090d is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256b9c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #606161 is the less saturated color, while #0770ba is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256b9c 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
  • #5c5c5c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #515f69 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5c6c9c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #506da3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007881 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #486b9c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #406ca0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d738b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population