#256ba0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256ba0 is composed of 14.5% red, 42% green and 62.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.9% cyan, 33.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.3% black. It has a hue angle of 205.9 degrees, a saturation of 62.4% and a lightness of 38.6%. #256ba0 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad6ff with #000041. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 63
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 33
    • Y 0
    • K 37
    CMYK color chart

#256ba0 color description : Dark blue.

#256ba0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256ba0 has RGB values of R:37, G:107, B:160 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.33, Y:0, K:0.37. Its decimal value is 2452384.

Hex triplet 256ba0 #256ba0
RGB Decimal 37, 107, 160 rgb(37,107,160)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42, 62.7 rgb(14.5%,42%,62.7%)
CMYK 77, 33, 0, 37
HSL 205.9°, 62.4, 38.6 hsl(205.9,62.4%,38.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.9°, 76.9, 62.7
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 43.427, -2.807, -34.803
XYZ 12.364, 13.446, 35.199
xyY 0.203, 0.22, 13.446
CIE-LCH 43.427, 34.916, 265.389
CIE-LUV 43.427, -24.342, -50.674
Hunter-Lab 36.668, -3.981, -31.247
Binary 00100101, 01101011, 10100000

Color Schemes with #256ba0

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Alternatives to #256ba0

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#256ba0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256ba0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256ba0;}
.background {background-color:#256ba0;}
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Shades and Tints of #256ba0

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, #000001 is the darkest color, while #f0f6fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256ba0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #626363 is the less saturated color, while #076fbe is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256ba0 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
  • #515f6a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5b6ca0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4d6ea6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007981 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #476ca0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3e6da4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d748c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population