#2f8cb9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2f8cb9 is composed of 18.4% red, 54.9% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 74.6% cyan, 24.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 199.6 degrees, a saturation of 59.5% and a lightness of 45.5%. #2f8cb9 color hex could be obtained by blending #5effff with #001973. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 18
    • G 55
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 75
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2f8cb9 color description : Moderate blue.

#2f8cb9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2f8cb9 has RGB values of R:47, G:140, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.75, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 3116217.

Hex triplet 2f8cb9 #2f8cb9
RGB Decimal 47, 140, 185 rgb(47,140,185)
RGB Percent 18.4, 54.9, 72.5 rgb(18.4%,54.9%,72.5%)
CMYK 75, 24, 0, 27
HSL 199.6°, 59.5, 45.5 hsl(199.6,59.5%,45.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.6°, 74.6, 72.5
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.93, -11.821, -31.276
XYZ 19.305, 22.862, 49.292
xyY 0.211, 0.25, 22.862
CIE-LCH 54.93, 33.435, 249.296
CIE-LUV 54.93, -33.175, -46.4
Hunter-Lab 47.814, -11.604, -27.653
Binary 00101111, 10001100, 10111001

Color Schemes with #2f8cb9

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Alternatives to #2f8cb9

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#2f8cb9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2f8cb9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2f8cb9;}
.background {background-color:#2f8cb9;}
.border {border:1px solid #2f8cb9;}

Shades and Tints of #2f8cb9

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, #030a0d is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2f8cb9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d767b is the less saturated color, while #029ce6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2f8cb9 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
  • #677a83 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7b88b5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7288c0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #1497a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5f89b7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5a8abd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #1e93aa Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population