#256bb1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256bb1 is composed of 14.5% red, 42% green and 69.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79.1% cyan, 39.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 30.6% black. It has a hue angle of 210 degrees, a saturation of 65.4% and a lightness of 42%. #256bb1 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad6ff with #000063. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 40
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#256bb1 color description : Dark blue.

#256bb1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256bb1 has RGB values of R:37, G:107, B:177 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.4, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 2452401.

Hex triplet 256bb1 #256bb1
RGB Decimal 37, 107, 177 rgb(37,107,177)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42, 69.4 rgb(14.5%,42%,69.4%)
CMYK 79, 40, 0, 31
HSL 210°, 65.4, 42 hsl(210,65.4%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 210°, 79.1, 69.4
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 44.35, 3.643, -43.334
XYZ 13.955, 14.082, 43.575
xyY 0.195, 0.197, 14.082
CIE-LCH 44.35, 43.487, 274.805
CIE-LUV 44.35, -23.642, -64.713
Hunter-Lab 37.526, 0.708, -42.58
Binary 00100101, 01101011, 10110001

Color Schemes with #256bb1

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Alternatives to #256bb1

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#256bb1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256bb1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256bb1;}
.background {background-color:#256bb1;}
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Shades and Tints of #256bb1

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, #03090f is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256bb1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #676b6f is the less saturated color, while #046bd2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256bb1 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
  • #5e5e5e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #53616f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #526eb1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3971b5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007b83 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #426db1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #326fb3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d7594 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population