#2b6cbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2b6cbd is composed of 16.9% red, 42.4% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.2% cyan, 42.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 213.3 degrees, a saturation of 62.9% and a lightness of 45.5%. #2b6cbd color hex could be obtained by blending #56d8ff with #00007b. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 17
    • G 42
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 43
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#2b6cbd color description : Strong blue.

#2b6cbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2b6cbd has RGB values of R:43, G:108, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.43, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 2845885.

Hex triplet 2b6cbd #2b6cbd
RGB Decimal 43, 108, 189 rgb(43,108,189)
RGB Percent 16.9, 42.4, 74.1 rgb(16.9%,42.4%,74.1%)
CMYK 77, 43, 0, 26
HSL 213.3°, 62.9, 45.5 hsl(213.3,62.9%,45.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 213.3°, 77.2, 74.1
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 45.513, 8.276, -48.449
XYZ 15.542, 14.912, 50.2
xyY 0.193, 0.185, 14.912
CIE-LCH 45.513, 49.151, 279.693
CIE-LUV 45.513, -22.696, -73.403
Hunter-Lab 38.616, 4.266, -50.046
Binary 00101011, 01101100, 10111101

Color Schemes with #2b6cbd

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Alternatives to #2b6cbd

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#2b6cbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2b6cbd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2b6cbd;}
.background {background-color:#2b6cbd;}
.border {border:1px solid #2b6cbd;}

Shades and Tints of #2b6cbd

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, #03080d is the darkest color, while #fcfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2b6cbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #727476 is the less saturated color, while #0768e1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2b6cbd 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
  • #626262 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #576474 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4d70be Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2874bf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007e86 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #416fbd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2971be Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f779a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population