#256ec3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256ec3 is composed of 14.5% red, 43.1% green and 76.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 81% cyan, 43.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 23.5% black. It has a hue angle of 212.3 degrees, a saturation of 68.1% and a lightness of 45.5%. #256ec3 color hex could be obtained by blending #4adcff with #000087. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 43
    • B 76
    RGB color chart
    • C 81
    • M 44
    • Y 0
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#256ec3 color description : Strong blue.

#256ec3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256ec3 has RGB values of R:37, G:110, B:195 and CMYK values of C:0.81, M:0.44, Y:0, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 2453187.

Hex triplet 256ec3 #256ec3
RGB Decimal 37, 110, 195 rgb(37,110,195)
RGB Percent 14.5, 43.1, 76.5 rgb(14.5%,43.1%,76.5%)
CMYK 81, 44, 0, 24
HSL 212.3°, 68.1, 45.5 hsl(212.3,68.1%,45.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 212.3°, 81, 76.5
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 46.29, 8.657, -50.681
XYZ 16.187, 15.484, 53.762
xyY 0.189, 0.181, 15.484
CIE-LCH 46.29, 51.415, 279.693
CIE-LUV 46.29, -23.96, -77.161
Hunter-Lab 39.35, 4.566, -53.461
Binary 00100101, 01101110, 11000011

Color Schemes with #256ec3

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Alternatives to #256ec3

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#256ec3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256ec3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256ec3;}
.background {background-color:#256ec3;}
.border {border:1px solid #256ec3;}

Shades and Tints of #256ec3

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, #03080e is the darkest color, while #fcfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256ec3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c737c is the less saturated color, while #016be7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256ec3 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
  • #626262 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #566475 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4c72c3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #1a76c5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008088 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3e70c3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1e73c4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d799e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population