#2f51bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2f51bc is composed of 18.4% red, 31.8% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 75% cyan, 56.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 225.5 degrees, a saturation of 60% and a lightness of 46.1%. #2f51bc color hex could be obtained by blending #5ea2ff with #000079. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 18
    • G 32
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 75
    • M 57
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#2f51bc color description : Strong blue.

#2f51bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2f51bc has RGB values of R:47, G:81, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.75, M:0.57, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 3101116.

Hex triplet 2f51bc #2f51bc
RGB Decimal 47, 81, 188 rgb(47,81,188)
RGB Percent 18.4, 31.8, 73.7 rgb(18.4%,31.8%,73.7%)
CMYK 75, 57, 0, 26
HSL 225.5°, 60, 46.1 hsl(225.5,60%,46.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 225.5°, 75, 73.7
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 38.055, 25.866, -59.891
XYZ 13.19, 10.119, 48.832
xyY 0.183, 0.14, 10.119
CIE-LCH 38.055, 65.238, 293.359
CIE-LUV 38.055, -14.076, -87.044
Hunter-Lab 31.811, 18.345, -68.748
Binary 00101111, 01010001, 10111100

Color Schemes with #2f51bc

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Alternatives to #2f51bc

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#2f51bc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2f51bc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2f51bc;}
.background {background-color:#2f51bc;}
.border {border:1px solid #2f51bc;}

Shades and Tints of #2f51bc

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, #04070f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2f51bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e727d is the less saturated color, while #023ae9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2f51bc 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
  • #4c5368 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #005fba Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0064a3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #006b72 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #1159bb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #115dac Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #11628d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population