#2a6cbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a6cbd is composed of 16.5% red, 42.4% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.8% cyan, 42.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 213.1 degrees, a saturation of 63.6% and a lightness of 45.3%. #2a6cbd color hex could be obtained by blending #54d8ff with #00007b. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 42
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 43
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#2a6cbd color description : Strong blue.

#2a6cbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a6cbd has RGB values of R:42, G:108, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.43, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 2780349.

Hex triplet 2a6cbd #2a6cbd
RGB Decimal 42, 108, 189 rgb(42,108,189)
RGB Percent 16.5, 42.4, 74.1 rgb(16.5%,42.4%,74.1%)
CMYK 78, 43, 0, 26
HSL 213.1°, 63.6, 45.3 hsl(213.1,63.6%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 213.1°, 77.8, 74.1
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 45.484, 8.159, -48.498
XYZ 15.501, 14.89, 50.198
xyY 0.192, 0.185, 14.89
CIE-LCH 45.484, 49.18, 279.55
CIE-LUV 45.484, -22.844, -73.455
Hunter-Lab 38.588, 4.174, -50.118
Binary 00101010, 01101100, 10111101

Color Schemes with #2a6cbd

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Alternatives to #2a6cbd

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#2a6cbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a6cbd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a6cbd;}
.background {background-color:#2a6cbd;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a6cbd;}

Shades and Tints of #2a6cbd

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, #03070c is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a6cbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717376 is the less saturated color, while #0668e1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a6cbd 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
  • #626262 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #576474 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4d70be Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2774bf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007e86 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #406fbd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2871be Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f779a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population