#256cc2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256cc2 is composed of 14.5% red, 42.4% green and 76.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80.9% cyan, 44.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 23.9% black. It has a hue angle of 212.9 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 45.3%. #256cc2 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ad8ff with #000085. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 42
    • B 76
    RGB color chart
    • C 81
    • M 44
    • Y 0
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#256cc2 color description : Strong blue.

#256cc2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256cc2 has RGB values of R:37, G:108, B:194 and CMYK values of C:0.81, M:0.44, Y:0, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 2452674.

Hex triplet 256cc2 #256cc2
RGB Decimal 37, 108, 194 rgb(37,108,194)
RGB Percent 14.5, 42.4, 76.1 rgb(14.5%,42.4%,76.1%)
CMYK 81, 44, 0, 24
HSL 212.9°, 68, 45.3 hsl(212.9,68%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 212.9°, 80.9, 76.1
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 45.651, 9.538, -51.129
XYZ 15.861, 15.012, 53.098
xyY 0.189, 0.179, 15.012
CIE-LCH 45.651, 52.011, 280.567
CIE-LUV 45.651, -23.361, -77.652
Hunter-Lab 38.746, 5.266, -54.13
Binary 00100101, 01101100, 11000010

Color Schemes with #256cc2

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Alternatives to #256cc2

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#256cc2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256cc2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256cc2;}
.background {background-color:#256cc2;}
.border {border:1px solid #256cc2;}

Shades and Tints of #256cc2

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, #02070d is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256cc2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c737b is the less saturated color, while #0169e6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256cc2 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
  • #616161 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #556374 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4971c2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0575c4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007f87 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3c6fc2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1172c3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d789c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population