#2a5879 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a5879 is composed of 16.5% red, 34.5% green and 47.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 65.3% cyan, 27.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 52.5% black. It has a hue angle of 205.1 degrees, a saturation of 48.5% and a lightness of 32%. #2a5879 color hex could be obtained by blending #54b0f2 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #336666.

    • R 16
    • G 35
    • B 47
    RGB color chart
    • C 65
    • M 27
    • Y 0
    • K 53
    CMYK color chart

#2a5879 color description : Dark moderate blue.

#2a5879 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a5879 has RGB values of R:42, G:88, B:121 and CMYK values of C:0.65, M:0.27, Y:0, K:0.53. Its decimal value is 2775161.

Hex triplet 2a5879 #2a5879
RGB Decimal 42, 88, 121 rgb(42,88,121)
RGB Percent 16.5, 34.5, 47.5 rgb(16.5%,34.5%,47.5%)
CMYK 65, 27, 0, 53
HSL 205.1°, 48.5, 32 hsl(205.1,48.5%,32%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.1°, 65.3, 47.5
Web Safe 336666 #336666
CIE-LAB 35.697, -4.673, -23.371
XYZ 7.895, 8.852, 19.381
xyY 0.219, 0.245, 8.852
CIE-LCH 35.697, 23.833, 258.693
CIE-LUV 35.697, -18.097, -31.385
Hunter-Lab 29.752, -4.698, -17.796
Binary 00101010, 01011000, 01111001

Color Schemes with #2a5879

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Alternatives to #2a5879

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#2a5879 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a5879

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#2a5879 border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a5879;}
.background {background-color:#2a5879;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a5879;}

Shades and Tints of #2a5879

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, #020305 is the darkest color, while #f5f9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a5879

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #505253 is the less saturated color, while #045e9f is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a5879 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
  • #4e4e4e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #475057 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #525b7c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4d5c81 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #28646c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #435a7b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #405a7e Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #286070 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population