#257b9d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #257b9d is composed of 14.5% red, 48.2% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.4% cyan, 21.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 197 degrees, a saturation of 61.9% and a lightness of 38%. #257b9d color hex could be obtained by blending #4af6ff with #00003b. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 48
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 76
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#257b9d color description : Dark blue.

#257b9d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #257b9d has RGB values of R:37, G:123, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.76, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 2456477.

Hex triplet 257b9d #257b9d
RGB Decimal 37, 123, 157 rgb(37,123,157)
RGB Percent 14.5, 48.2, 61.6 rgb(14.5%,48.2%,61.6%)
CMYK 76, 22, 0, 38
HSL 197°, 61.9, 38 hsl(197,61.9%,38%)
HSV (or HSB) 197°, 76.4, 61.6
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 48.25, -13.323, -25.495
XYZ 13.93, 16.992, 34.442
xyY 0.213, 0.26, 16.992
CIE-LCH 48.25, 28.767, 242.41
CIE-LUV 48.25, -30.178, -35.997
Hunter-Lab 41.222, -11.817, -20.683
Binary 00100101, 01111011, 10011101

Color Schemes with #257b9d

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Alternatives to #257b9d

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#257b9d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #257b9d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#257b9d;}
.background {background-color:#257b9d;}
.border {border:1px solid #257b9d;}

Shades and Tints of #257b9d

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, #030b0e is the darkest color, while #fdfeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #257b9d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #616161 is the less saturated color, while #0788bb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #257b9d 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
  • #656565 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #586970 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f789b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6978a5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #17858f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #54799c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5079a2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #1c8194 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population