#2a8cbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a8cbd is composed of 16.5% red, 54.9% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.8% cyan, 25.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 200 degrees, a saturation of 63.6% and a lightness of 45.3%. #2a8cbd color hex could be obtained by blending #54ffff with #00197b. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 16
    • G 55
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#2a8cbd color description : Strong blue.

#2a8cbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a8cbd has RGB values of R:42, G:140, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 2788541.

Hex triplet 2a8cbd #2a8cbd
RGB Decimal 42, 140, 189 rgb(42,140,189)
RGB Percent 16.5, 54.9, 74.1 rgb(16.5%,54.9%,74.1%)
CMYK 78, 26, 0, 26
HSL 200°, 63.6, 45.3 hsl(200,63.6%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 200°, 77.8, 74.1
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.991, -11.018, -33.468
XYZ 19.516, 22.921, 51.537
xyY 0.208, 0.244, 22.921
CIE-LCH 54.991, 35.235, 251.777
CIE-LUV 54.991, -33.685, -50.078
Hunter-Lab 47.876, -11.019, -30.311
Binary 00101010, 10001100, 10111101

Color Schemes with #2a8cbd

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Alternatives to #2a8cbd

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#2a8cbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a8cbd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a8cbd;}
.background {background-color:#2a8cbd;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a8cbd;}

Shades and Tints of #2a8cbd

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, #03090c is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a8cbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717476 is the less saturated color, while #0698e1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a8cbd 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
  • #657983 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7a88b9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6f89c4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0097a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d89ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #568ac1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f93ac Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population