#2b8bdd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2b8bdd is composed of 16.9% red, 54.5% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80.5% cyan, 37.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 207.6 degrees, a saturation of 72.4% and a lightness of 51.8%. #2b8bdd color hex could be obtained by blending #56ffff with #0017bb. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 17
    • G 55
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 81
    • M 37
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#2b8bdd color description : Bright blue.

#2b8bdd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2b8bdd has RGB values of R:43, G:139, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.81, M:0.37, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 2853853.

Hex triplet 2b8bdd #2b8bdd
RGB Decimal 43, 139, 221 rgb(43,139,221)
RGB Percent 16.9, 54.5, 86.7 rgb(16.9%,54.5%,86.7%)
CMYK 81, 37, 0, 13
HSL 207.6°, 72.4, 51.8 hsl(207.6,72.4%,51.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.6°, 80.5, 86.7
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 56.285, 1.251, -49.49
XYZ 23.277, 24.197, 71.846
xyY 0.195, 0.203, 24.197
CIE-LCH 56.285, 49.505, 271.448
CIE-LUV 56.285, -31.55, -77.888
Hunter-Lab 49.191, -1.618, -52.164
Binary 00101011, 10001011, 11011101

Color Schemes with #2b8bdd

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Alternatives to #2b8bdd

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#2b8bdd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2b8bdd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2b8bdd;}
.background {background-color:#2b8bdd;}
.border {border:1px solid #2b8bdd;}

Shades and Tints of #2b8bdd

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, #010508 is the darkest color, while #f6fafe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2b8bdd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #808488 is the less saturated color, while #0f8df9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2b8bdd 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
  • #787878 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #697c8c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6b8ad9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4f8ee0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #009aa5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #548ada Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #428dde Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f95b9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population