#2972b8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2972b8 is composed of 16.1% red, 44.7% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.7% cyan, 38% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 209.4 degrees, a saturation of 63.6% and a lightness of 44.1%. #2972b8 color hex could be obtained by blending #52e4ff with #000071. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 45
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 38
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#2972b8 color description : Strong blue.

#2972b8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2972b8 has RGB values of R:41, G:114, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.38, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 2716344.

Hex triplet 2972b8 #2972b8
RGB Decimal 41, 114, 184 rgb(41,114,184)
RGB Percent 16.1, 44.7, 72.2 rgb(16.1%,44.7%,72.2%)
CMYK 78, 38, 0, 28
HSL 209.4°, 63.6, 44.1 hsl(209.4,63.6%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 209.4°, 77.7, 72.2
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 46.929, 2.402, -43.298
XYZ 15.581, 15.965, 47.605
xyY 0.197, 0.202, 15.965
CIE-LCH 46.929, 43.364, 273.176
CIE-LUV 46.929, -25.132, -65.4
Hunter-Lab 39.957, -0.317, -42.669
Binary 00101001, 01110010, 10111000

Color Schemes with #2972b8

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Alternatives to #2972b8

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#2972b8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2972b8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2972b8;}
.background {background-color:#2972b8;}
.border {border:1px solid #2972b8;}

Shades and Tints of #2972b8

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 #f7fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2972b8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e7173 is the less saturated color, while #0673db is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2972b8 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
  • #5a74b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4377bc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00828b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4873b7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3975ba Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e7c9b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population