#256c9a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256c9a is composed of 14.5% red, 42.4% green and 60.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76% cyan, 29.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.6% black. It has a hue angle of 203.6 degrees, a saturation of 61.3% and a lightness of 37.5%. #256c9a color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad8ff with #000035. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 76
    • M 30
    • Y 0
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#256c9a color description : Dark blue.

#256c9a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256c9a has RGB values of R:37, G:108, B:154 and CMYK values of C:0.76, M:0.3, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 2452634.

Hex triplet 256c9a #256c9a
RGB Decimal 37, 108, 154 rgb(37,108,154)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42.4, 60.4 rgb(14.5%,42.4%,60.4%)
CMYK 76, 30, 0, 40
HSL 203.6°, 61.3, 37.5 hsl(203.6,61.3%,37.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 203.6°, 76, 60.4
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 43.434, -5.651, -31.237
XYZ 11.957, 13.451, 32.536
xyY 0.206, 0.232, 13.451
CIE-LCH 43.434, 31.744, 259.745
CIE-LUV 43.434, -24.965, -44.888
Hunter-Lab 36.675, -5.986, -26.927
Binary 00100101, 01101100, 10011010

Color Schemes with #256c9a

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Alternatives to #256c9a

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#256c9a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256c9a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256c9a;}
.background {background-color:#256c9a;}
.border {border:1px solid #256c9a;}

Shades and Tints of #256c9a

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, #03080c is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256c9a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #586167 is the less saturated color, while #0074bf is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256c9a 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
  • #5c5c5c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #515f68 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5e6d9a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #546ea1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007982 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #496c9a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #426d9e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d748a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population