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#159AF9 Color — #159AF9

Complete color reference for #159AF9: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#159AF9
RGBrgb(21, 154, 249)
HSLhsl(205, 95%, 53%)
HSVhsv(205, 92%, 98%)
CMYKC:92% M:38% Y:0% K:2%
CSS Color#159AF9
Decimal1415929
Luminance0.3011

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#159AF9 on White
Ratio: 2.99:1 — Fail
#159AF9 on Black
Ratio: 7.02:1 — AAA
White on #159AF9
Ratio: 2.99:1 — Fail
Black on #159AF9
Ratio: 7.02:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F3FAFF
100#DCF0FE
200#B9E1FD
300#96D2FC
400#67BDFB
500#159AF9
600#117BC7
700#0D5C95
800#083E64
900#05273E

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #159AF9?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(21, 154, 249). The red channel is 21, green is 154, and blue is 249 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #159AF9?

The HSL value is hsl(205, 95%, 53%). Hue is 205°, saturation is 95%, and lightness is 53%.

Does #159AF9 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #159AF9 achieves a 2.99:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 7.02:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #159AF9?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #159AF9 is #F97415.