#2872ca Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2872ca is composed of 15.7% red, 44.7% green and 79.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80.2% cyan, 43.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 20.8% black. It has a hue angle of 212.6 degrees, a saturation of 66.9% and a lightness of 47.5%. #2872ca color hex could be obtained by blending #50e4ff with #000095. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 45
    • B 79
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 44
    • Y 0
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#2872ca color description : Strong blue.

#2872ca Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2872ca has RGB values of R:40, G:114, B:202 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.44, Y:0, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 2650826.

Hex triplet 2872ca #2872ca
RGB Decimal 40, 114, 202 rgb(40,114,202)
RGB Percent 15.7, 44.7, 79.2 rgb(15.7%,44.7%,79.2%)
CMYK 80, 44, 0, 21
HSL 212.6°, 66.9, 47.5 hsl(212.6,66.9%,47.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 212.6°, 80.2, 79.2
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 47.942, 9.112, -52.051
XYZ 17.551, 16.749, 58.182
xyY 0.19, 0.181, 16.749
CIE-LCH 47.942, 52.842, 279.929
CIE-LUV 47.942, -24.609, -79.975
Hunter-Lab 40.925, 4.931, -55.643
Binary 00101000, 01110010, 11001010

Color Schemes with #2872ca

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Alternatives to #2872ca

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#2872ca Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2872ca

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

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, #010306 is the darkest color, while #f4f8fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2872ca

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #727880 is the less saturated color, while #036fef is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2872ca 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
  • #666666 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5a687a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4e76ca Protanopia 1% of men
  • #1b7acc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00848d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4074ca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2077cb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e7ea3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population