#256e8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #256e8b is composed of 14.5% red, 43.1% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.4% cyan, 20.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 197.1 degrees, a saturation of 58% and a lightness of 34.5%. #256e8b color hex could be obtained by blending #4adcff with #000017. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 15
    • G 43
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#256e8b color description : Dark blue.

#256e8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #256e8b has RGB values of R:37, G:110, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 2453131.

Hex triplet 256e8b #256e8b
RGB Decimal 37, 110, 139 rgb(37,110,139)
RGB Percent 14.5, 43.1, 54.5 rgb(14.5%,43.1%,54.5%)
CMYK 73, 21, 0, 45
HSL 197.1°, 58, 34.5 hsl(197.1,58%,34.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.1°, 73.4, 54.5
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 43.372, -12.268, -22.399
XYZ 10.998, 13.408, 26.433
xyY 0.216, 0.264, 13.408
CIE-LCH 43.372, 25.539, 241.29
CIE-LUV 43.372, -26.436, -30.586
Hunter-Lab 36.617, -10.469, -17.168
Binary 00100101, 01101110, 10001011

Color Schemes with #256e8b

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Alternatives to #256e8b

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#256e8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #256e8b

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.text {color:#256e8b;}
.background {background-color:#256e8b;}
.border {border:1px solid #256e8b;}

Shades and Tints of #256e8b

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, #040c0f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #256e8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #545a5c is the less saturated color, while #037dad is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #256e8b 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
  • #5b5b5b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #505f65 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #656d8b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #616d94 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #217881 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4e6d8b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4b6d90 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #227484 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population