#2a8cbb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a8cbb is composed of 16.5% red, 54.9% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.5% cyan, 25.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 199.4 degrees, a saturation of 63.3% and a lightness of 44.9%. #2a8cbb color hex could be obtained by blending #54ffff with #001977. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 16
    • G 55
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2a8cbb color description : Strong blue.

#2a8cbb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a8cbb has RGB values of R:42, G:140, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2788539.

Hex triplet 2a8cbb #2a8cbb
RGB Decimal 42, 140, 187 rgb(42,140,187)
RGB Percent 16.5, 54.9, 73.3 rgb(16.5%,54.9%,73.3%)
CMYK 78, 25, 0, 27
HSL 199.4°, 63.3, 44.9 hsl(199.4,63.3%,44.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.4°, 77.5, 73.3
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.902, -11.724, -32.468
XYZ 19.3, 22.835, 50.401
xyY 0.209, 0.247, 22.835
CIE-LCH 54.902, 34.52, 250.145
CIE-LUV 54.902, -33.8, -48.353
Hunter-Lab 47.786, -11.53, -29.086
Binary 00101010, 10001100, 10111011

Color Schemes with #2a8cbb

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Alternatives to #2a8cbb

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#2a8cbb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a8cbb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a8cbb;}
.background {background-color:#2a8cbb;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a8cbb;}

Shades and Tints of #2a8cbb

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, #02080b is the darkest color, while #fafdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a8cbb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707375 is the less saturated color, while #0798de is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a8cbb 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
  • #747474 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #657982 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7a88b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7088c2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0097a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d89b8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #568abf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f93ab Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population