#256cbe Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256cbe is composed of 14.5% red, 42.4% green and 74.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80.5% cyan, 43.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.5% black. It has a hue angle of 212.2 degrees, a saturation of 67.4% and a lightness of 44.5%. #256cbe color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad8ff with #00007d. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 75
    RGB color chart
    • C 81
    • M 43
    • Y 0
    • K 25
    CMYK color chart

#256cbe color description : Strong blue.

#256cbe Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256cbe has RGB values of R:37, G:108, B:190 and CMYK values of C:0.81, M:0.43, Y:0, K:0.25. Its decimal value is 2452670.

Hex triplet 256cbe #256cbe
RGB Decimal 37, 108, 190 rgb(37,108,190)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42.4, 74.5 rgb(14.5%,42.4%,74.5%)
CMYK 81, 43, 0, 25
HSL 212.2°, 67.4, 44.5 hsl(212.2,67.4%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 212.2°, 80.5, 74.5
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 45.407, 8, -49.207
XYZ 15.418, 14.835, 50.763
xyY 0.19, 0.183, 14.835
CIE-LCH 45.407, 49.853, 279.234
CIE-LUV 45.407, -23.496, -74.492
Hunter-Lab 38.516, 4.049, -51.181
Binary 00100101, 01101100, 10111110

Color Schemes with #256cbe

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Alternatives to #256cbe

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#256cbe Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256cbe

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

Shades and Tints of #256cbe

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, #020509 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256cbe

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b7178 is the less saturated color, while #0269e1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256cbe 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
  • #606060 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #546273 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4c70be Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2174c0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007e86 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3e6ebe Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2271bf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d779a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population