#257aba Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #257aba is composed of 14.5% red, 47.8% green and 72.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80.1% cyan, 34.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.1% black. It has a hue angle of 205.8 degrees, a saturation of 66.8% and a lightness of 43.7%. #257aba color hex could be obtained by blending #4af4ff with #000075. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 48
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 34
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#257aba color description : Strong blue.

#257aba Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #257aba has RGB values of R:37, G:122, B:186 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.34, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2456250.

Hex triplet 257aba #257aba
RGB Decimal 37, 122, 186 rgb(37,122,186)
RGB Percent 14.5, 47.8, 72.9 rgb(14.5%,47.8%,72.9%)
CMYK 80, 34, 0, 27
HSL 205.8°, 66.8, 43.7 hsl(205.8,66.8%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.8°, 80.1, 72.9
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.321, -2.165, -40.667
XYZ 16.583, 17.856, 49.024
xyY 0.199, 0.214, 17.856
CIE-LCH 49.321, 40.725, 266.953
CIE-LUV 49.321, -28.284, -61.489
Hunter-Lab 42.257, -3.898, -39.206
Binary 00100101, 01111010, 10111010

Color Schemes with #257aba

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Alternatives to #257aba

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#257aba Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #257aba

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CSS codes
.text {color:#257aba;}
.background {background-color:#257aba;}
.border {border:1px solid #257aba;}

Shades and Tints of #257aba

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, #010406 is the darkest color, while #f5f9fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #257aba

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a7075 is the less saturated color, while #037fdc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #257aba 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
  • #686868 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5b6c78 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #647ab8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #517cbf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008891 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4d7ab9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #417bbd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d83a0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population