#2a8cb5 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a8cb5 is composed of 16.5% red, 54.9% green and 71% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.8% cyan, 22.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 29% black. It has a hue angle of 197.7 degrees, a saturation of 62.3% and a lightness of 43.7%. #2a8cb5 color hex could be obtained by blending #54ffff with #00196b. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 16
    • G 55
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#2a8cb5 color description : Strong blue.

#2a8cb5 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a8cb5 has RGB values of R:42, G:140, B:181 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 2788533.

Hex triplet 2a8cb5 #2a8cb5
RGB Decimal 42, 140, 181 rgb(42,140,181)
RGB Percent 16.5, 54.9, 71 rgb(16.5%,54.9%,71%)
CMYK 77, 23, 0, 29
HSL 197.7°, 62.3, 43.7 hsl(197.7,62.3%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.7°, 76.8, 71
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.64, -13.826, -29.452
XYZ 18.671, 22.583, 47.088
xyY 0.211, 0.256, 22.583
CIE-LCH 54.64, 32.535, 244.853
CIE-LUV 54.64, -34.149, -43.165
Hunter-Lab 47.522, -13.03, -25.485
Binary 00101010, 10001100, 10110101

Color Schemes with #2a8cb5

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Alternatives to #2a8cb5

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#2a8cb5 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a8cb5

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a8cb5;}
.background {background-color:#2a8cb5;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a8cb5;}

Shades and Tints of #2a8cb5

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, #010506 is the darkest color, while #f5fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a8cb5

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7070 is the less saturated color, while #089ad7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a8cb5 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
  • #737373 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #647880 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7c87b1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7488bc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0c96a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5e89b2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5989ba Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #1692a8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population