#2878bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2878bb is composed of 15.7% red, 47.1% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.6% cyan, 35.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 207.3 degrees, a saturation of 64.8% and a lightness of 44.5%. #2878bb color hex could be obtained by blending #50f0ff with #000077. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2878bb color description : Strong blue.

#2878bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2878bb has RGB values of R:40, G:120, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2652347.

Hex triplet 2878bb #2878bb
RGB Decimal 40, 120, 187 rgb(40,120,187)
RGB Percent 15.7, 47.1, 73.3 rgb(15.7%,47.1%,73.3%)
CMYK 79, 36, 0, 27
HSL 207.3°, 64.8, 44.5 hsl(207.3,64.8%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.3°, 78.6, 73.3
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 48.848, -0.259, -41.989
XYZ 16.559, 17.471, 49.51
xyY 0.198, 0.209, 17.471
CIE-LCH 48.848, 41.99, 269.646
CIE-LUV 48.848, -27.162, -63.65
Hunter-Lab 41.798, -2.43, -40.972
Binary 00101000, 01111000, 10111011

Color Schemes with #2878bb

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Alternatives to #2878bb

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#2878bb Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2878bb;}
.background {background-color:#2878bb;}
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Shades and Tints of #2878bb

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, #020609 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2878bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e7275 is the less saturated color, while #057bde is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2878bb 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
  • #686868 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5b6b79 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6179b9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4c7bbf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008790 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4c78ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3f7abe Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e819f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population