#2a8cd2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a8cd2 is composed of 16.5% red, 54.9% green and 82.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80% cyan, 33.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 17.6% black. It has a hue angle of 205 degrees, a saturation of 66.7% and a lightness of 49.4%. #2a8cd2 color hex could be obtained by blending #54ffff with #0019a5. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 16
    • G 55
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 33
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#2a8cd2 color description : Strong blue.

#2a8cd2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a8cd2 has RGB values of R:42, G:140, B:210 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.33, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 2788562.

Hex triplet 2a8cd2 #2a8cd2
RGB Decimal 42, 140, 210 rgb(42,140,210)
RGB Percent 16.5, 54.9, 82.4 rgb(16.5%,54.9%,82.4%)
CMYK 80, 33, 0, 18
HSL 205°, 66.7, 49.4 hsl(205,66.7%,49.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 205°, 80, 82.4
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 55.987, -3.467, -43.788
XYZ 21.963, 23.9, 64.425
xyY 0.199, 0.217, 23.9
CIE-LCH 55.987, 43.925, 265.473
CIE-LUV 55.987, -32.546, -68
Hunter-Lab 48.887, -5.36, -43.913
Binary 00101010, 10001100, 11010010

Color Schemes with #2a8cd2

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Alternatives to #2a8cd2

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#2a8cd2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a8cd2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a8cd2;}
.background {background-color:#2a8cd2;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a8cd2;}

Shades and Tints of #2a8cd2

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, #03090e is the darkest color, while #fdfeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a8cd2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #787f84 is the less saturated color, while #0392f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a8cd2 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
  • #777777 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #687b89 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #728ace Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5e8cd6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #009aa4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #588acf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4b8cd4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f95b5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population