#2a8dcd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a8dcd is composed of 16.5% red, 55.3% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79.5% cyan, 31.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 203.6 degrees, a saturation of 66% and a lightness of 48.4%. #2a8dcd color hex could be obtained by blending #54ffff with #001b9b. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 16
    • G 55
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#2a8dcd color description : Strong blue.

#2a8dcd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a8dcd has RGB values of R:42, G:141, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 2788813.

Hex triplet 2a8dcd #2a8dcd
RGB Decimal 42, 141, 205 rgb(42,141,205)
RGB Percent 16.5, 55.3, 80.4 rgb(16.5%,55.3%,80.4%)
CMYK 80, 31, 0, 20
HSL 203.6°, 66, 48.4 hsl(203.6,66%,48.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 203.6°, 79.5, 80.4
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 56.036, -5.863, -40.894
XYZ 21.496, 23.948, 61.244
xyY 0.201, 0.224, 23.948
CIE-LCH 56.036, 41.313, 261.841
CIE-LUV 56.036, -33.147, -63.005
Hunter-Lab 48.937, -7.229, -39.945
Binary 00101010, 10001101, 11001101

Color Schemes with #2a8dcd

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Alternatives to #2a8dcd

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#2a8dcd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a8dcd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a8dcd;}
.background {background-color:#2a8dcd;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a8dcd;}

Shades and Tints of #2a8dcd

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, #02070a is the darkest color, while #f8fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a8dcd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #767d81 is the less saturated color, while #0495f3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a8dcd 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
  • #687b88 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #758ac9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #648cd2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #009aa4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5a8bca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4f8cd0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f95b3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population