#256bb9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256bb9 is composed of 14.5% red, 42% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80% cyan, 42.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 211.6 degrees, a saturation of 66.7% and a lightness of 43.5%. #256bb9 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad6ff with #000073. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 42
    • Y 0
    • K 27
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#256bb9 color description : Strong blue.

#256bb9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256bb9 has RGB values of R:37, G:107, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.42, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2452409.

Hex triplet 256bb9 #256bb9
RGB Decimal 37, 107, 185 rgb(37,107,185)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42, 72.5 rgb(14.5%,42%,72.5%)
CMYK 80, 42, 0, 27
HSL 211.6°, 66.7, 43.5 hsl(211.6,66.7%,43.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 211.6°, 80, 72.5
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 44.816, 6.711, -47.253
XYZ 14.776, 14.41, 47.899
xyY 0.192, 0.187, 14.41
CIE-LCH 44.816, 47.728, 278.083
CIE-LUV 44.816, -23.349, -71.162
Hunter-Lab 37.961, 3.046, -48.239
Binary 00100101, 01101011, 10111001

Color Schemes with #256bb9

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Alternatives to #256bb9

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#256bb9 Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #256bb9

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, #010305 is the darkest color, while #f4f8fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256bb9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696f75 is the less saturated color, while #0369db is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256bb9 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
  • #536171 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4e6fb9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2a73bc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007c84 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3f6db9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2870bb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d7697 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population