#2a159f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a159f is composed of 16.5% red, 8.2% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.6% cyan, 86.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 249.1 degrees, a saturation of 76.7% and a lightness of 35.3%. #2a159f color hex could be obtained by blending #542aff with #00003f. Closest websafe color is: #330099.

    • R 16
    • G 8
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 74
    • M 87
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#2a159f color description : Dark blue.

#2a159f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a159f has RGB values of R:42, G:21, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.87, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 2758047.

Hex triplet 2a159f #2a159f
RGB Decimal 42, 21, 159 rgb(42,21,159)
RGB Percent 16.5, 8.2, 62.4 rgb(16.5%,8.2%,62.4%)
CMYK 74, 87, 0, 38
HSL 249.1°, 76.7, 35.3 hsl(249.1,76.7%,35.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 249.1°, 86.8, 62.4
Web Safe 330099 #330099
CIE-LAB 22.057, 50.226, -68.844
XYZ 7.48, 3.531, 33.086
xyY 0.17, 0.08, 3.531
CIE-LCH 22.057, 85.218, 306.113
CIE-LUV 22.057, -3.012, -77.231
Hunter-Lab 18.792, 38.163, -91.236
Binary 00101010, 00010101, 10011111

Color Schemes with #2a159f

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Alternatives to #2a159f

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#2a159f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a159f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a159f;}
.background {background-color:#2a159f;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a159f;}

Shades and Tints of #2a159f

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, #010003 is the darkest color, while #f3f1fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a159f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #555361 is the less saturated color, while #1c00b4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a159f 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
  • #2b2b2b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #2b2742 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #003d77 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #004167 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #004549 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #0f2e85 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0f317b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f3368 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population