#2872b5 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2872b5 is composed of 15.7% red, 44.7% green and 71% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.9% cyan, 37% magenta, 0% yellow and 29% black. It has a hue angle of 208.5 degrees, a saturation of 63.8% and a lightness of 43.3%. #2872b5 color hex could be obtained by blending #50e4ff with #00006b. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 45
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 37
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#2872b5 color description : Strong blue.

#2872b5 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2872b5 has RGB values of R:40, G:114, B:181 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.37, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 2650805.

Hex triplet 2872b5 #2872b5
RGB Decimal 40, 114, 181 rgb(40,114,181)
RGB Percent 15.7, 44.7, 71 rgb(15.7%,44.7%,71%)
CMYK 78, 37, 0, 29
HSL 208.5°, 63.8, 43.3 hsl(208.5,63.8%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.5°, 77.9, 71
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 46.738, 1.157, -41.863
XYZ 15.231, 15.821, 45.965
xyY 0.198, 0.205, 15.821
CIE-LCH 46.738, 41.879, 271.583
CIE-LUV 46.738, -25.397, -62.978
Hunter-Lab 39.775, -1.255, -40.673
Binary 00101000, 01110010, 10110101

Color Schemes with #2872b5

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Alternatives to #2872b5

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#2872b5 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2872b5

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#2872b5;}
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Shades and Tints of #2872b5

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, #010304 is the darkest color, while #f3f8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2872b5

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c6f71 is the less saturated color, while #0674d7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2872b5 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
  • #646464 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #586774 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5b74b4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4676b9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00818a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4873b4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3b75b8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e7c9a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population