#2878b8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2878b8 is composed of 15.7% red, 47.1% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.3% cyan, 34.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 206.7 degrees, a saturation of 64.3% and a lightness of 43.9%. #2878b8 color hex could be obtained by blending #50f0ff with #000071. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 35
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#2878b8 color description : Strong blue.

#2878b8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2878b8 has RGB values of R:40, G:120, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.35, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 2652344.

Hex triplet 2878b8 #2878b8
RGB Decimal 40, 120, 184 rgb(40,120,184)
RGB Percent 15.7, 47.1, 72.2 rgb(15.7%,47.1%,72.2%)
CMYK 78, 35, 0, 28
HSL 206.7°, 64.3, 43.9 hsl(206.7,64.3%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.7°, 78.3, 72.2
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 48.69, -1.378, -40.508
XYZ 16.241, 17.343, 47.836
xyY 0.199, 0.213, 17.343
CIE-LCH 48.69, 40.531, 268.052
CIE-LUV 48.69, -27.297, -61.148
Hunter-Lab 41.645, -3.267, -38.952
Binary 00101000, 01111000, 10111000

Color Schemes with #2878b8

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Alternatives to #2878b8

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#2878b8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2878b8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2878b8;}
.background {background-color:#2878b8;}
.border {border:1px solid #2878b8;}

Shades and Tints of #2878b8

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 #f6fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2878b8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7073 is the less saturated color, while #067cda is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2878b8 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
  • #676767 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5a6a77 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6278b6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4f7bbd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008690 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4d78b7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #417abb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e819e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population