#2a51b5 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a51b5 is composed of 16.5% red, 31.8% green and 71% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.8% cyan, 55.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 29% black. It has a hue angle of 223.2 degrees, a saturation of 62.3% and a lightness of 43.7%. #2a51b5 color hex could be obtained by blending #54a2ff with #00006b. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 32
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 55
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#2a51b5 color description : Strong blue.

#2a51b5 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a51b5 has RGB values of R:42, G:81, B:181 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.55, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 2773429.

Hex triplet 2a51b5 #2a51b5
RGB Decimal 42, 81, 181 rgb(42,81,181)
RGB Percent 16.5, 31.8, 71 rgb(16.5%,31.8%,71%)
CMYK 77, 55, 0, 29
HSL 223.2°, 62.3, 43.7 hsl(223.2,62.3%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 223.2°, 76.8, 71
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 37.321, 22.633, -56.98
XYZ 12.236, 9.712, 44.943
xyY 0.183, 0.145, 9.712
CIE-LCH 37.321, 61.31, 291.664
CIE-LUV 37.321, -14.873, -82.359
Hunter-Lab 31.165, 15.545, -63.688
Binary 00101010, 01010001, 10110101

Color Schemes with #2a51b5

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Alternatives to #2a51b5

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#2a51b5 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a51b5

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a51b5;}
.background {background-color:#2a51b5;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a51b5;}

Shades and Tints of #2a51b5

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 #f5f7fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a51b5

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6f70 is the less saturated color, while #0842d7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a51b5 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
  • #515151 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #495165 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #005db7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0062a0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #006a70 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #0f58b6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0f5ca8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f6089 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population