#256b9e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256b9e is composed of 14.5% red, 42% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.6% cyan, 32.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 205.3 degrees, a saturation of 62.1% and a lightness of 38.2%. #256b9e color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad6ff with #00003d. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 32
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#256b9e color description : Dark blue.

#256b9e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256b9e has RGB values of R:37, G:107, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.32, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 2452382.

Hex triplet 256b9e #256b9e
RGB Decimal 37, 107, 158 rgb(37,107,158)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42, 62 rgb(14.5%,42%,62%)
CMYK 77, 32, 0, 38
HSL 205.3°, 62.1, 38.2 hsl(205.3,62.1%,38.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.3°, 76.6, 62
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 43.325, -3.556, -33.781
XYZ 12.191, 13.376, 34.285
xyY 0.204, 0.223, 13.376
CIE-LCH 43.325, 33.967, 263.99
CIE-LUV 43.325, -24.431, -48.996
Hunter-Lab 36.574, -4.506, -29.979
Binary 00100101, 01101011, 10011110

Color Schemes with #256b9e

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Alternatives to #256b9e

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#256b9e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256b9e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256b9e;}
.background {background-color:#256b9e;}
.border {border:1px solid #256b9e;}

Shades and Tints of #256b9e

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, #040a0f is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256b9e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #616262 is the less saturated color, while #0770bc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256b9e 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
  • #5c6c9e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4e6ea4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007981 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #486c9e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3f6da2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d738b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population