#2b5497 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2b5497 is composed of 16.9% red, 32.9% green and 59.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 71.5% cyan, 44.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 40.8% black. It has a hue angle of 217.2 degrees, a saturation of 55.7% and a lightness of 38%. #2b5497 color hex could be obtained by blending #56a8ff with #00002f. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 17
    • G 33
    • B 59
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 44
    • Y 0
    • K 41
    CMYK color chart

#2b5497 color description : Dark blue.

#2b5497 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2b5497 has RGB values of R:43, G:84, B:151 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.44, Y:0, K:0.41. Its decimal value is 2839703.

Hex triplet 2b5497 #2b5497
RGB Decimal 43, 84, 151 rgb(43,84,151)
RGB Percent 16.9, 32.9, 59.2 rgb(16.9%,32.9%,59.2%)
CMYK 72, 44, 0, 41
HSL 217.2°, 55.7, 38 hsl(217.2,55.7%,38%)
HSV (or HSB) 217.2°, 71.5, 59.2
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 36.153, 9.272, -40.966
XYZ 9.751, 9.088, 30.517
xyY 0.198, 0.184, 9.088
CIE-LCH 36.153, 42.002, 282.753
CIE-LUV 36.153, -15.835, -58.338
Hunter-Lab 30.146, 4.983, -38.916
Binary 00101011, 01010100, 10010111

Color Schemes with #2b5497

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Alternatives to #2b5497

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#2b5497 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2b5497

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#2b5497 background color

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#2b5497 border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2b5497;}
.background {background-color:#2b5497;}
.border {border:1px solid #2b5497;}

Shades and Tints of #2b5497

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, #04080e is the darkest color, while #fdfeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2b5497

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5f6163 is the less saturated color, while #064bbc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2b5497 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
  • #4f4f4f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #48505d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3e5b9b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #235f9b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00676e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #375899 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #265b99 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f607d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population