#256bbb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256bbb is composed of 14.5% red, 42% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80.2% cyan, 42.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 212 degrees, a saturation of 67% and a lightness of 43.9%. #256bbb color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad6ff with #000077. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 43
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#256bbb color description : Strong blue.

#256bbb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256bbb has RGB values of R:37, G:107, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.43, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2452411.

Hex triplet 256bbb #256bbb
RGB Decimal 37, 107, 187 rgb(37,107,187)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42, 73.3 rgb(14.5%,42%,73.3%)
CMYK 80, 43, 0, 27
HSL 212°, 67, 43.9 hsl(212,67%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 212°, 80.2, 73.3
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 44.935, 7.48, -48.224
XYZ 14.988, 14.495, 49.019
xyY 0.191, 0.185, 14.495
CIE-LCH 44.935, 48.8, 278.816
CIE-LUV 44.935, -23.279, -72.757
Hunter-Lab 38.073, 3.643, -49.685
Binary 00100101, 01101011, 10111011

Color Schemes with #256bbb

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Alternatives to #256bbb

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#256bbb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256bbb

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

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, #010407 is the darkest color, while #f5f9fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256bbb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a7076 is the less saturated color, while #0369dd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256bbb 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
  • #4c6fbb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2573be Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007d85 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3e6dbb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2570bd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d7698 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population