#2b5999 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2b5999 is composed of 16.9% red, 34.9% green and 60% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 71.9% cyan, 41.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black. It has a hue angle of 214.9 degrees, a saturation of 56.1% and a lightness of 38.4%. #2b5999 color hex could be obtained by blending #56b2ff with #000033. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 17
    • G 35
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 42
    • Y 0
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#2b5999 color description : Dark blue.

#2b5999 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2b5999 has RGB values of R:43, G:89, B:153 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.42, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 2840985.

Hex triplet 2b5999 #2b5999
RGB Decimal 43, 89, 153 rgb(43,89,153)
RGB Percent 16.9, 34.9, 60 rgb(16.9%,34.9%,60%)
CMYK 72, 42, 0, 40
HSL 214.9°, 56.1, 38.4 hsl(214.9,56.1%,38.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 214.9°, 71.9, 60
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 37.766, 6.762, -39.595
XYZ 10.317, 9.958, 31.514
xyY 0.199, 0.192, 9.958
CIE-LCH 37.766, 40.168, 279.691
CIE-LUV 37.766, -17.432, -56.861
Hunter-Lab 31.556, 3.139, -37.122
Binary 00101011, 01011001, 10011001

Color Schemes with #2b5999

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Alternatives to #2b5999

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#2b5999 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2b5999

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#2b5999 background color

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#2b5999 border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2b5999;}
.background {background-color:#2b5999;}
.border {border:1px solid #2b5999;}

Shades and Tints of #2b5999

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, #04090f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2b5999

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #606264 is the less saturated color, while #0553bf is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2b5999 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
  • #535353 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4b5461 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #455f9c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2f629d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #006b72 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3b5d9b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2e5f9c Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f6480 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population