#2f8cb6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2f8cb6 is composed of 18.4% red, 54.9% green and 71.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 74.2% cyan, 23.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 28.6% black. It has a hue angle of 198.7 degrees, a saturation of 59% and a lightness of 44.9%. #2f8cb6 color hex could be obtained by blending #5effff with #00196d. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 18
    • G 55
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 74
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#2f8cb6 color description : Moderate blue.

#2f8cb6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2f8cb6 has RGB values of R:47, G:140, B:182 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 3116214.

Hex triplet 2f8cb6 #2f8cb6
RGB Decimal 47, 140, 182 rgb(47,140,182)
RGB Percent 18.4, 54.9, 71.4 rgb(18.4%,54.9%,71.4%)
CMYK 74, 23, 0, 29
HSL 198.7°, 59, 44.9 hsl(198.7,59%,44.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.7°, 74.2, 71.4
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.8, -12.86, -29.766
XYZ 18.992, 22.736, 47.641
xyY 0.213, 0.254, 22.736
CIE-LCH 54.8, 32.425, 246.634
CIE-LUV 54.8, -33.34, -43.806
Hunter-Lab 47.683, -12.349, -25.861
Binary 00101111, 10001100, 10110110

Color Schemes with #2f8cb6

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Alternatives to #2f8cb6

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#2f8cb6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2f8cb6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2f8cb6;}
.background {background-color:#2f8cb6;}
.border {border:1px solid #2f8cb6;}

Shades and Tints of #2f8cb6

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, #03080b is the darkest color, while #fafdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2f8cb6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7578 is the less saturated color, while #039de2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2f8cb6 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
  • #757575 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #677a82 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7c88b2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7488bd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #1c96a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6089b4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5b89ba Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2392a9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population