#2859bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2859bb is composed of 15.7% red, 34.9% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.6% cyan, 52.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 220 degrees, a saturation of 64.8% and a lightness of 44.5%. #2859bb color hex could be obtained by blending #50b2ff with #000077. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 35
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 52
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2859bb color description : Strong blue.

#2859bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2859bb has RGB values of R:40, G:89, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.52, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2644411.

Hex triplet 2859bb #2859bb
RGB Decimal 40, 89, 187 rgb(40,89,187)
RGB Percent 15.7, 34.9, 73.3 rgb(15.7%,34.9%,73.3%)
CMYK 79, 52, 0, 27
HSL 220°, 64.8, 44.5 hsl(220,64.8%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 220°, 78.6, 73.3
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 39.887, 19.439, -56.346
XYZ 13.415, 11.183, 48.462
xyY 0.184, 0.153, 11.183
CIE-LCH 39.887, 59.605, 289.034
CIE-LUV 39.887, -17.376, -83.029
Hunter-Lab 33.441, 13.087, -62.515
Binary 00101000, 01011001, 10111011

Color Schemes with #2859bb

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#2859bb Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #2859bb

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, #020409 is the darkest color, while #f8fafe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2859bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e7075 is the less saturated color, while #054dde is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2859bb 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
  • #565656 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4d576a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #1b63c0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0068ab Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007077 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #205fbe Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0e62b0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e678f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population