#159b9b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #159b9b is composed of 8.2% red, 60.8% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 86.5% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 180 degrees, a saturation of 76.1% and a lightness of 34.5%. #159b9b color hex could be obtained by blending #2affff with #003737. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 8
    • G 61
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 86
    • M 0
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#159b9b color description : Dark cyan.

#159b9b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #159b9b has RGB values of R:21, G:155, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.86, M:0, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 1416091.

Hex triplet 159b9b #159b9b
RGB Decimal 21, 155, 155 rgb(21,155,155)
RGB Percent 8.2, 60.8, 60.8 rgb(8.2%,60.8%,60.8%)
CMYK 86, 0, 0, 39
HSL 180°, 76.1, 34.5 hsl(180,76.1%,34.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 180°, 86.5, 60.8
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 58.006, -32.15, -9.506
XYZ 17.945, 25.967, 35.075
xyY 0.227, 0.329, 25.967
CIE-LCH 58.006, 33.526, 196.471
CIE-LUV 58.006, -43.606, -9.416
Hunter-Lab 50.958, -26.316, -5.14
Binary 00010101, 10011011, 10011011

Color Schemes with #159b9b

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Alternatives to #159b9b

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#159b9b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #159b9b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#159b9b;}
.background {background-color:#159b9b;}
.border {border:1px solid #159b9b;}

Shades and Tints of #159b9b

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, #021111 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #159b9b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #525e5e is the less saturated color, while #01afaf is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #159b9b 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
  • #737373 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #607b7b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #919097 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #948ea6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2e9eaa Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #649498 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6592a2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #249da4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population