#256ba8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256ba8 is composed of 14.5% red, 42% green and 65.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78% cyan, 36.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 34.1% black. It has a hue angle of 207.9 degrees, a saturation of 63.9% and a lightness of 40.2%. #256ba8 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad6ff with #000051. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 66
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#256ba8 color description : Dark blue.

#256ba8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256ba8 has RGB values of R:37, G:107, B:168 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 2452392.

Hex triplet 256ba8 #256ba8
RGB Decimal 37, 107, 168 rgb(37,107,168)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42, 65.9 rgb(14.5%,42%,65.9%)
CMYK 78, 36, 0, 34
HSL 207.9°, 63.9, 40.2 hsl(207.9,63.9%,40.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.9°, 78, 65.9
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 43.85, 0.213, -38.852
XYZ 13.087, 13.735, 39.005
xyY 0.199, 0.209, 13.735
CIE-LCH 43.85, 38.853, 270.314
CIE-LUV 43.85, -24, -57.333
Hunter-Lab 37.06, -1.824, -36.459
Binary 00100101, 01101011, 10101000

Color Schemes with #256ba8

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Alternatives to #256ba8

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#256ba8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256ba8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256ba8;}
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Shades and Tints of #256ba8

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, #020507 is the darkest color, while #f6fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256ba8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #646769 is the less saturated color, while #056dc8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256ba8 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
  • #5d5d5d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #52606c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #576da8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4570ad Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007a82 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #456ca8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #396eab Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d7490 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population