#2872ce Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2872ce is composed of 15.7% red, 44.7% green and 80.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80.6% cyan, 44.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.2% black. It has a hue angle of 213.3 degrees, a saturation of 67.5% and a lightness of 48.2%. #2872ce color hex could be obtained by blending #50e4ff with #00009d. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 45
    • B 81
    RGB color chart
    • C 81
    • M 45
    • Y 0
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#2872ce color description : Strong blue.

#2872ce Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2872ce has RGB values of R:40, G:114, B:206 and CMYK values of C:0.81, M:0.45, Y:0, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 2650830.

Hex triplet 2872ce #2872ce
RGB Decimal 40, 114, 206 rgb(40,114,206)
RGB Percent 15.7, 44.7, 80.8 rgb(15.7%,44.7%,80.8%)
CMYK 81, 45, 0, 19
HSL 213.3°, 67.5, 48.2 hsl(213.3,67.5%,48.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 213.3°, 80.6, 80.8
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 48.185, 10.634, -53.948
XYZ 18.03, 16.94, 60.709
xyY 0.188, 0.177, 16.94
CIE-LCH 48.185, 54.986, 281.151
CIE-LUV 48.185, -24.476, -83.128
Hunter-Lab 41.159, 6.167, -58.641
Binary 00101000, 01110010, 11001110

Color Schemes with #2872ce

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Alternatives to #2872ce

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#2872ce Preview

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

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, #020509 is the darkest color, while #f7fafe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2872ce

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747a82 is the less saturated color, while #026ef4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2872ce 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
  • #5a687b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4b76ce Protanopia 1% of men
  • #007bce Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00858e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3e75ce Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0e78ce Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e7ea5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population