#256caa Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256caa is composed of 14.5% red, 42.4% green and 66.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.2% cyan, 36.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 33.3% black. It has a hue angle of 208 degrees, a saturation of 64.3% and a lightness of 40.6%. #256caa color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad8ff with #000055. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 67
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 33
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#256caa color description : Dark blue.

#256caa Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256caa has RGB values of R:37, G:108, B:170 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 2452650.

Hex triplet 256caa #256caa
RGB Decimal 37, 108, 170 rgb(37,108,170)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42.4, 66.7 rgb(14.5%,42.4%,66.7%)
CMYK 78, 36, 0, 33
HSL 208°, 64.3, 40.6 hsl(208,64.3%,40.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 208°, 78.2, 66.7
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 44.261, 0.352, -39.376
XYZ 13.379, 14.02, 40.029
xyY 0.198, 0.208, 14.02
CIE-LCH 44.261, 39.377, 270.512
CIE-LUV 44.261, -24.256, -58.281
Hunter-Lab 37.443, -1.741, -37.175
Binary 00100101, 01101100, 10101010

Color Schemes with #256caa

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Alternatives to #256caa

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#256caa Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256caa

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

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, #020609 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256caa

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #65686a is the less saturated color, while #056eca is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256caa 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
  • #5e5e5e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #53616d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #586eaa Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4571af Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007b83 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #456daa Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #396fad Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d7591 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population