#256ec5 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256ec5 is composed of 14.5% red, 43.1% green and 77.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 81.2% cyan, 44.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 22.7% black. It has a hue angle of 212.6 degrees, a saturation of 68.4% and a lightness of 45.9%. #256ec5 color hex could be obtained by blending #4adcff with #00008b. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 43
    • B 77
    RGB color chart
    • C 81
    • M 44
    • Y 0
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#256ec5 color description : Strong blue.

#256ec5 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256ec5 has RGB values of R:37, G:110, B:197 and CMYK values of C:0.81, M:0.44, Y:0, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 2453189.

Hex triplet 256ec5 #256ec5
RGB Decimal 37, 110, 197 rgb(37,110,197)
RGB Percent 14.5, 43.1, 77.3 rgb(14.5%,43.1%,77.3%)
CMYK 81, 44, 0, 23
HSL 212.6°, 68.4, 45.9 hsl(212.6,68.4%,45.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 212.6°, 81.2, 77.3
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 46.412, 9.425, -51.637
XYZ 16.415, 15.575, 54.961
xyY 0.189, 0.179, 15.575
CIE-LCH 46.412, 52.49, 280.344
CIE-LUV 46.412, -23.891, -78.74
Hunter-Lab 39.465, 5.179, -54.945
Binary 00100101, 01101110, 11000101

Color Schemes with #256ec5

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Alternatives to #256ec5

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#256ec5 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256ec5

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CSS codes
.text {color:#256ec5;}
.background {background-color:#256ec5;}
.border {border:1px solid #256ec5;}

Shades and Tints of #256ec5

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 #256ec5

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d747d is the less saturated color, while #016be9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256ec5 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
  • #566476 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4a72c5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0b77c7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008189 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3d71c5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1473c6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d7a9e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population