#2f72b6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2f72b6 is composed of 18.4% red, 44.7% green and 71.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 74.2% cyan, 37.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 28.6% black. It has a hue angle of 210.2 degrees, a saturation of 59% and a lightness of 44.9%. #2f72b6 color hex could be obtained by blending #5ee4ff with #00006d. 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

#2f72b6 color description : Moderate blue.

#2f72b6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2f72b6 has RGB values of R:47, G:114, B:182 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.37, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 3109558.

Hex triplet 2f72b6 #2f72b6
RGB Decimal 47, 114, 182 rgb(47,114,182)
RGB Percent 18.4, 44.7, 71.4 rgb(18.4%,44.7%,71.4%)
CMYK 74, 37, 0, 29
HSL 210.2°, 59, 44.9 hsl(210.2,59%,44.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 210.2°, 74.2, 71.4
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 46.994, 2.412, -42.024
XYZ 15.631, 16.015, 46.521
xyY 0.2, 0.205, 16.015
CIE-LCH 46.994, 42.093, 273.285
CIE-LUV 46.994, -24.265, -63.428
Hunter-Lab 40.019, -0.312, -40.91
Binary 00101111, 01110010, 10110110

Color Schemes with #2f72b6

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Alternatives to #2f72b6

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#2f72b6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2f72b6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2f72b6;}
.background {background-color:#2f72b6;}
.border {border:1px solid #2f72b6;}

Shades and Tints of #2f72b6

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, #03070b is the darkest color, while #fafcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2f72b6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7278 is the less saturated color, while #0372e2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2f72b6 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
  • #666666 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5b6876 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5b74b6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4777ba Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00828b Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4b73b6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3e75b8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #117c9a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population