#256bb6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256bb6 is composed of 14.5% red, 42% green and 71.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79.7% cyan, 41.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 28.6% black. It has a hue angle of 211 degrees, a saturation of 66.2% and a lightness of 42.9%. #256bb6 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad6ff with #00006d. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 41
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#256bb6 color description : Strong blue.

#256bb6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256bb6 has RGB values of R:37, G:107, B:182 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.41, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 2452406.

Hex triplet 256bb6 #256bb6
RGB Decimal 37, 107, 182 rgb(37,107,182)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42, 71.4 rgb(14.5%,42%,71.4%)
CMYK 80, 41, 0, 29
HSL 211°, 66.2, 42.9 hsl(211,66.2%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 211°, 79.7, 71.4
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 44.639, 5.559, -45.791
XYZ 14.462, 14.285, 46.248
xyY 0.193, 0.19, 14.285
CIE-LCH 44.639, 46.127, 276.921
CIE-LUV 44.639, -23.456, -68.757
Hunter-Lab 37.795, 2.16, -46.094
Binary 00100101, 01101011, 10110110

Color Schemes with #256bb6

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Alternatives to #256bb6

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#256bb6 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #256bb6

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, #010203 is the darkest color, while #f1f7fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256bb6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686d73 is the less saturated color, while #036ad8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256bb6 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
  • #5f5f5f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #536170 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #506fb6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3172b9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007c84 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #406db6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2c6fb8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d7696 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population