#256ca4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256ca4 is composed of 14.5% red, 42.4% green and 64.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.4% cyan, 34.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 35.7% black. It has a hue angle of 206.5 degrees, a saturation of 63.2% and a lightness of 39.4%. #256ca4 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad8ff with #000049. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 64
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 34
    • Y 0
    • K 36
    CMYK color chart

#256ca4 color description : Dark blue.

#256ca4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256ca4 has RGB values of R:37, G:108, B:164 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.34, Y:0, K:0.36. Its decimal value is 2452644.

Hex triplet 256ca4 #256ca4
RGB Decimal 37, 108, 164 rgb(37,108,164)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42.4, 64.3 rgb(14.5%,42.4%,64.3%)
CMYK 77, 34, 0, 36
HSL 206.5°, 63.2, 39.4 hsl(206.5,63.2%,39.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.5°, 77.4, 64.3
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 43.941, -1.916, -36.353
XYZ 12.825, 13.798, 37.107
xyY 0.201, 0.217, 13.798
CIE-LCH 43.941, 36.403, 266.983
CIE-LUV 43.941, -24.512, -53.296
Hunter-Lab 37.145, -3.375, -33.228
Binary 00100101, 01101100, 10100100

Color Schemes with #256ca4

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Alternatives to #256ca4

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#256ca4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256ca4

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256ca4;}
.background {background-color:#256ca4;}
.border {border:1px solid #256ca4;}

Shades and Tints of #256ca4

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, #010304 is the darkest color, while #f3f8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256ca4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #636566 is the less saturated color, while #0670c3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256ca4 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
  • #5a6da4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4b6faa Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007a83 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #476da4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3d6ea8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d758f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population