#2872cc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2872cc is composed of 15.7% red, 44.7% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80.4% cyan, 44.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 212.9 degrees, a saturation of 67.2% and a lightness of 47.8%. #2872cc color hex could be obtained by blending #50e4ff with #000099. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 45
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 44
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#2872cc color description : Strong blue.

#2872cc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2872cc has RGB values of R:40, G:114, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.44, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 2650828.

Hex triplet 2872cc #2872cc
RGB Decimal 40, 114, 204 rgb(40,114,204)
RGB Percent 15.7, 44.7, 80 rgb(15.7%,44.7%,80%)
CMYK 80, 44, 0, 20
HSL 212.9°, 67.2, 47.8 hsl(212.9,67.2%,47.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 212.9°, 80.4, 80
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 48.063, 9.873, -53.001
XYZ 17.789, 16.844, 59.437
xyY 0.189, 0.179, 16.844
CIE-LCH 48.063, 53.913, 280.552
CIE-LUV 48.063, -24.542, -81.555
Hunter-Lab 41.041, 5.547, -57.136
Binary 00101000, 01110010, 11001100

Color Schemes with #2872cc

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Alternatives to #2872cc

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#2872cc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2872cc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2872cc;}
.background {background-color:#2872cc;}
.border {border:1px solid #2872cc;}

Shades and Tints of #2872cc

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, #010407 is the darkest color, while #f6f9fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2872cc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #737981 is the less saturated color, while #026ef2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2872cc 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
  • #5a687a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #4d76cc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0d7bcd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00858d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3f74cc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #1677cd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e7ea4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population