#255c72 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #255c72 is composed of 14.5% red, 36.1% green and 44.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.5% cyan, 19.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 55.3% black. It has a hue angle of 197.1 degrees, a saturation of 51% and a lightness of 29.6%. #255c72 color hex could be obtained by blending #4ab8e4 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #336666.

    • R 15
    • G 36
    • B 45
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 55
    CMYK color chart

#255c72 color description : Very dark blue.

#255c72 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #255c72 has RGB values of R:37, G:92, B:114 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.55. Its decimal value is 2448498.

Hex triplet 255c72 #255c72
RGB Decimal 37, 92, 114 rgb(37,92,114)
RGB Percent 14.5, 36.1, 44.7 rgb(14.5%,36.1%,44.7%)
CMYK 68, 19, 0, 55
HSL 197.1°, 51, 29.6 hsl(197.1,51%,29.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.1°, 67.5, 44.7
Web Safe 336666 #336666
CIE-LAB 36.484, -10.564, -17.844
XYZ 7.627, 9.262, 17.304
xyY 0.223, 0.271, 9.262
CIE-LCH 36.484, 20.737, 239.373
CIE-LUV 36.484, -20.931, -22.924
Hunter-Lab 30.433, -8.527, -12.409
Binary 00100101, 01011100, 01110010

Color Schemes with #255c72

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Alternatives to #255c72

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#255c72 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #255c72

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #255c72

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, #03080a is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #255c72

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #484d4f is the less saturated color, while #026b95 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #255c72 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
  • #4e4e4e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #465155 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #585d74 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #555d7c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #28666e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #455d73 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #445c78 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #27626f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population