#2a74bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a74bc is composed of 16.5% red, 45.5% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.7% cyan, 38.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 209.6 degrees, a saturation of 63.5% and a lightness of 45.1%. #2a74bc color hex could be obtained by blending #54e8ff with #000079. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 45
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 38
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#2a74bc color description : Strong blue.

#2a74bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a74bc has RGB values of R:42, G:116, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.38, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 2782396.

Hex triplet 2a74bc #2a74bc
RGB Decimal 42, 116, 188 rgb(42,116,188)
RGB Percent 16.5, 45.5, 73.7 rgb(16.5%,45.5%,73.7%)
CMYK 78, 38, 0, 26
HSL 209.6°, 63.5, 45.1 hsl(209.6,63.5%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 209.6°, 77.7, 73.7
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 47.768, 2.789, -44.276
XYZ 16.275, 16.613, 49.923
xyY 0.197, 0.201, 16.613
CIE-LCH 47.768, 44.364, 273.604
CIE-LUV 47.768, -25.496, -67.231
Hunter-Lab 40.758, -0.051, -44.09
Binary 00101010, 01110100, 10111100

Color Schemes with #2a74bc

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Alternatives to #2a74bc

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#2a74bc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a74bc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a74bc;}
.background {background-color:#2a74bc;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a74bc;}

Shades and Tints of #2a74bc

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 #fbfcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a74bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717375 is the less saturated color, while #0774df is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a74bc 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
  • #5a6977 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5a76bb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4279c0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00848d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4975bb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3977be Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f7e9e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population