#2872b9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2872b9 is composed of 15.7% red, 44.7% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.4% cyan, 38.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 209.4 degrees, a saturation of 64.4% and a lightness of 44.1%. #2872b9 color hex could be obtained by blending #50e4ff with #000073. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 45
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 38
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2872b9 color description : Strong blue.

#2872b9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2872b9 has RGB values of R:40, G:114, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.38, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2650809.

Hex triplet 2872b9 #2872b9
RGB Decimal 40, 114, 185 rgb(40,114,185)
RGB Percent 15.7, 44.7, 72.5 rgb(15.7%,44.7%,72.5%)
CMYK 78, 38, 0, 27
HSL 209.4°, 64.4, 44.1 hsl(209.4,64.4%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 209.4°, 78.4, 72.5
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 46.958, 2.664, -43.833
XYZ 15.647, 15.987, 48.157
xyY 0.196, 0.2, 15.987
CIE-LCH 46.958, 43.914, 273.478
CIE-LUV 46.958, -25.235, -66.27
Hunter-Lab 39.984, -0.118, -43.421
Binary 00101000, 01110010, 10111001

Color Schemes with #2872b9

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Alternatives to #2872b9

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#2872b9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2872b9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2872b9;}
.background {background-color:#2872b9;}
.border {border:1px solid #2872b9;}

Shades and Tints of #2872b9

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, #020508 is the darkest color, while #f6fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2872b9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7174 is the less saturated color, while #0573dc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2872b9 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
  • #586775 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5974b8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4177bd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00828b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4773b8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3875bb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e7c9b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population