#256cb0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256cb0 is composed of 14.5% red, 42.4% green and 69% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79% cyan, 38.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 31% black. It has a hue angle of 209.4 degrees, a saturation of 65.3% and a lightness of 41.8%. #256cb0 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad8ff with #000061. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 39
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#256cb0 color description : Dark blue.

#256cb0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256cb0 has RGB values of R:37, G:108, B:176 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.39, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 2452656.

Hex triplet 256cb0 #256cb0
RGB Decimal 37, 108, 176 rgb(37,108,176)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42.4, 69 rgb(14.5%,42.4%,69%)
CMYK 79, 39, 0, 31
HSL 209.4°, 65.3, 41.8 hsl(209.4,65.3%,41.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 209.4°, 79, 69
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 44.592, 2.635, -42.365
XYZ 13.96, 14.252, 43.087
xyY 0.196, 0.2, 14.252
CIE-LCH 44.592, 42.447, 273.559
CIE-LUV 44.592, -24.013, -63.213
Hunter-Lab 37.752, -0.058, -41.243
Binary 00100101, 01101100, 10110000

Color Schemes with #256cb0

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Alternatives to #256cb0

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#256cb0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256cb0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256cb0;}
.background {background-color:#256cb0;}
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Shades and Tints of #256cb0

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, #03090e is the darkest color, while #fdfeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256cb0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #676b6e is the less saturated color, while #046dd1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256cb0 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
  • #53626f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #556fb0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3d72b4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007c84 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #436db0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #346fb3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d7694 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population