#256cb1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256cb1 is composed of 14.5% red, 42.4% green and 69.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79.1% cyan, 39% magenta, 0% yellow and 30.6% black. It has a hue angle of 209.6 degrees, a saturation of 65.4% and a lightness of 42%. #256cb1 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad8ff with #000063. 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

#256cb1 color description : Dark blue.

#256cb1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256cb1 has RGB values of R:37, G:108, B:177 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.39, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 2452657.

Hex triplet 256cb1 #256cb1
RGB Decimal 37, 108, 177 rgb(37,108,177)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42.4, 69.4 rgb(14.5%,42.4%,69.4%)
CMYK 79, 39, 0, 31
HSL 209.6°, 65.4, 42 hsl(209.6,65.4%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 209.6°, 79.1, 69.4
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 44.648, 3.017, -42.859
XYZ 14.059, 14.292, 43.61
xyY 0.195, 0.199, 14.292
CIE-LCH 44.648, 42.966, 274.026
CIE-LUV 44.648, -23.974, -64.029
Hunter-Lab 37.804, 0.227, -41.933
Binary 00100101, 01101100, 10110001

Color Schemes with #256cb1

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Alternatives to #256cb1

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#256cb1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256cb1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256cb1;}
.background {background-color:#256cb1;}
.border {border:1px solid #256cb1;}

Shades and Tints of #256cb1

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, #03090f is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256cb1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #676b6f is the less saturated color, while #046cd2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256cb1 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
  • #546fb1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3c72b5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007c84 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #436eb1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3370b3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d7694 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population