#256ca2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256ca2 is composed of 14.5% red, 42.4% green and 63.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.2% cyan, 33.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 36.5% black. It has a hue angle of 205.9 degrees, a saturation of 62.8% and a lightness of 39%. #256ca2 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad8ff with #000045. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 64
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 33
    • Y 0
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#256ca2 color description : Dark blue.

#256ca2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256ca2 has RGB values of R:37, G:108, B:162 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.33, Y:0, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 2452642.

Hex triplet 256ca2 #256ca2
RGB Decimal 37, 108, 162 rgb(37,108,162)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42.4, 63.5 rgb(14.5%,42.4%,63.5%)
CMYK 77, 33, 0, 36
HSL 205.9°, 62.8, 39 hsl(205.9,62.8%,39%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.9°, 77.2, 63.5
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 43.837, -2.668, -35.337
XYZ 12.646, 13.726, 36.163
xyY 0.202, 0.219, 13.726
CIE-LCH 43.837, 35.438, 265.683
CIE-LUV 43.837, -24.6, -51.624
Hunter-Lab 37.049, -3.909, -31.939
Binary 00100101, 01101100, 10100010

Color Schemes with #256ca2

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Alternatives to #256ca2

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#256ca2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256ca2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256ca2;}
.background {background-color:#256ca2;}
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Shades and Tints of #256ca2

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, #010202 is the darkest color, while #f1f7fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256ca2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #626465 is the less saturated color, while #0670c1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256ca2 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
  • #5d5d5d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #52606b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5b6da2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4d6fa8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007a82 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #476da2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3e6ea6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d758e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population