#2a74b8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a74b8 is composed of 16.5% red, 45.5% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.2% cyan, 37% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 208.7 degrees, a saturation of 62.8% and a lightness of 44.3%. #2a74b8 color hex could be obtained by blending #54e8ff with #000071. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 45
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 37
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#2a74b8 color description : Strong blue.

#2a74b8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a74b8 has RGB values of R:42, G:116, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.37, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 2782392.

Hex triplet 2a74b8 #2a74b8
RGB Decimal 42, 116, 184 rgb(42,116,184)
RGB Percent 16.5, 45.5, 72.2 rgb(16.5%,45.5%,72.2%)
CMYK 77, 37, 0, 28
HSL 208.7°, 62.8, 44.3 hsl(208.7,62.8%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.7°, 77.2, 72.2
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 47.55, 1.29, -42.311
XYZ 15.85, 16.442, 47.683
xyY 0.198, 0.206, 16.442
CIE-LCH 47.55, 42.33, 271.747
CIE-LUV 47.55, -25.656, -63.936
Hunter-Lab 40.549, -1.189, -41.336
Binary 00101010, 01110100, 10111000

Color Schemes with #2a74b8

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Alternatives to #2a74b8

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#2a74b8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a74b8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a74b8;}
.background {background-color:#2a74b8;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a74b8;}

Shades and Tints of #2a74b8

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 #2a74b8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707172 is the less saturated color, while #0775db is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a74b8 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
  • #666666 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5a6976 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5d76b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4778bc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00838c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4a75b7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3d77bb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f7e9c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population