#2a8cd8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a8cd8 is composed of 16.5% red, 54.9% green and 84.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80.6% cyan, 35.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 15.3% black. It has a hue angle of 206.2 degrees, a saturation of 69% and a lightness of 50.6%. #2a8cd8 color hex could be obtained by blending #54ffff with #0019b1. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 16
    • G 55
    • B 85
    RGB color chart
    • C 81
    • M 35
    • Y 0
    • K 15
    CMYK color chart

#2a8cd8 color description : Strong blue.

#2a8cd8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a8cd8 has RGB values of R:42, G:140, B:216 and CMYK values of C:0.81, M:0.35, Y:0, K:0.15. Its decimal value is 2788568.

Hex triplet 2a8cd8 #2a8cd8
RGB Decimal 42, 140, 216 rgb(42,140,216)
RGB Percent 16.5, 54.9, 84.7 rgb(16.5%,54.9%,84.7%)
CMYK 81, 35, 0, 15
HSL 206.2°, 69, 50.6 hsl(206.2,69%,50.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.2°, 80.6, 84.7
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 56.292, -1.273, -46.678
XYZ 22.725, 24.204, 68.436
xyY 0.197, 0.21, 24.204
CIE-LCH 56.292, 46.695, 268.438
CIE-LUV 56.292, -32.243, -73.036
Hunter-Lab 49.198, -3.647, -48.036
Binary 00101010, 10001100, 11011000

Color Schemes with #2a8cd8

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Alternatives to #2a8cd8

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#2a8cd8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a8cd8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a8cd8;}
.background {background-color:#2a8cd8;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a8cd8;}

Shades and Tints of #2a8cd8

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, #000203 is the darkest color, while #f1f7fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a8cd8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #78828a is the less saturated color, while #0391ff is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a8cd8 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
  • #687b8a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6f8ad4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #578ddb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #009aa5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #568bd5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #478dda Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f95b7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population