#2b596b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2b596b is composed of 16.9% red, 34.9% green and 42% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 59.8% cyan, 16.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 58% black. It has a hue angle of 196.9 degrees, a saturation of 42.7% and a lightness of 29.4%. #2b596b color hex could be obtained by blending #56b2d6 with #000000. Closest websafe color is: #336666.

    • R 17
    • G 35
    • B 42
    RGB color chart
    • C 60
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 58
    CMYK color chart

#2b596b color description : Very dark desaturated blue.

#2b596b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2b596b has RGB values of R:43, G:89, B:107 and CMYK values of C:0.6, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.58. Its decimal value is 2840939.

Hex triplet 2b596b #2b596b
RGB Decimal 43, 89, 107 rgb(43,89,107)
RGB Percent 16.9, 34.9, 42 rgb(16.9%,34.9%,42%)
CMYK 60, 17, 0, 58
HSL 196.9°, 42.7, 29.4 hsl(196.9,42.7%,29.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.9°, 59.8, 42
Web Safe 336666 #336666
CIE-LAB 35.438, -9.943, -15.09
XYZ 7.222, 8.719, 15.212
xyY 0.232, 0.28, 8.719
CIE-LCH 35.438, 18.071, 236.619
CIE-LUV 35.438, -18.678, -18.9
Hunter-Lab 29.529, -8.019, -9.873
Binary 00101011, 01011001, 01101011

Color Schemes with #2b596b

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Alternatives to #2b596b

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#2b596b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2b596b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2b596b;}
.background {background-color:#2b596b;}
.border {border:1px solid #2b596b;}

Shades and Tints of #2b596b

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, #040809 is the darkest color, while #fafcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2b596b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #484c4e is the less saturated color, while #036b93 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2b596b 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
  • #4d4d4d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #464f53 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #575b6e Protanopia 1% of men
  • #565a75 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #31636a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #475a6d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #465a71 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2f5f6a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population