#2c42b9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2c42b9 is composed of 17.3% red, 25.9% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.2% cyan, 64.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 230.6 degrees, a saturation of 61.6% and a lightness of 44.9%. #2c42b9 color hex could be obtained by blending #5884ff with #000073. Closest websafe color is: #3333cc.

    • R 17
    • G 26
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 76
    • M 64
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2c42b9 color description : Strong blue.

#2c42b9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2c42b9 has RGB values of R:44, G:66, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.76, M:0.64, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2900665.

Hex triplet 2c42b9 #2c42b9
RGB Decimal 44, 66, 185 rgb(44,66,185)
RGB Percent 17.3, 25.9, 72.5 rgb(17.3%,25.9%,72.5%)
CMYK 76, 64, 0, 27
HSL 230.6°, 61.6, 44.9 hsl(230.6,61.6%,44.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 230.6°, 76.2, 72.5
Web Safe 3333cc #3333cc
CIE-LAB 33.845, 34.174, -65.006
XYZ 11.742, 7.934, 46.809
xyY 0.177, 0.119, 7.934
CIE-LCH 33.845, 73.441, 297.731
CIE-LUV 33.845, -10.84, -90.206
Hunter-Lab 28.167, 25.119, -78.812
Binary 00101100, 01000010, 10111001

Color Schemes with #2c42b9

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Alternatives to #2c42b9

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#2c42b9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2c42b9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2c42b9;}
.background {background-color:#2c42b9;}
.border {border:1px solid #2c42b9;}

Shades and Tints of #2c42b9

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, #03040b is the darkest color, while #fafafe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2c42b9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #727273 is the less saturated color, while #092adc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2c42b9 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
  • #494949 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #43485f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0056a8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005a92 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #006166 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #104eae Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1051a0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #105684 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population