#2f72b4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2f72b4 is composed of 18.4% red, 44.7% green and 70.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.9% cyan, 36.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 209.8 degrees, a saturation of 58.6% and a lightness of 44.5%. #2f72b4 color hex could be obtained by blending #5ee4ff with #000069. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 18
    • G 45
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 74
    • M 37
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#2f72b4 color description : Moderate blue.

#2f72b4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2f72b4 has RGB values of R:47, G:114, B:180 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.37, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 3109556.

Hex triplet 2f72b4 #2f72b4
RGB Decimal 47, 114, 180 rgb(47,114,180)
RGB Percent 18.4, 44.7, 70.6 rgb(18.4%,44.7%,70.6%)
CMYK 74, 37, 0, 29
HSL 209.8°, 58.6, 44.5 hsl(209.8,58.6%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 209.8°, 73.9, 70.6
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 46.887, 1.672, -41.034
XYZ 15.426, 15.933, 45.44
xyY 0.201, 0.207, 15.933
CIE-LCH 46.887, 41.068, 272.334
CIE-LUV 46.887, -24.336, -61.774
Hunter-Lab 39.916, -0.871, -39.553
Binary 00101111, 01110010, 10110100

Color Schemes with #2f72b4

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Alternatives to #2f72b4

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#2f72b4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2f72b4

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2f72b4;}
.background {background-color:#2f72b4;}
.border {border:1px solid #2f72b4;}

Shades and Tints of #2f72b4

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, #020609 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2f72b4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6c7277 is the less saturated color, while #0372e0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2f72b4 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
  • #656565 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5a6875 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5c74b4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4977b8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00828b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4c73b4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3f75b7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #117c9a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population