#2878ce Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2878ce is composed of 15.7% red, 47.1% green and 80.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80.6% cyan, 41.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.2% black. It has a hue angle of 211.1 degrees, a saturation of 67.5% and a lightness of 48.2%. #2878ce color hex could be obtained by blending #50f0ff with #00009d. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 81
    RGB color chart
    • C 81
    • M 42
    • Y 0
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#2878ce color description : Strong blue.

#2878ce Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2878ce has RGB values of R:40, G:120, B:206 and CMYK values of C:0.81, M:0.42, Y:0, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 2652366.

Hex triplet 2878ce #2878ce
RGB Decimal 40, 120, 206 rgb(40,120,206)
RGB Percent 15.7, 47.1, 80.8 rgb(15.7%,47.1%,80.8%)
CMYK 81, 42, 0, 19
HSL 211.1°, 67.5, 48.2 hsl(211.1,67.5%,48.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 211.1°, 80.6, 80.8
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.904, 6.889, -51.194
XYZ 18.73, 18.339, 60.942
xyY 0.191, 0.187, 18.339
CIE-LCH 49.904, 51.655, 277.664
CIE-LUV 49.904, -26.378, -79.186
Hunter-Lab 42.824, 3.128, -54.398
Binary 00101000, 01111000, 11001110

Color Schemes with #2878ce

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Alternatives to #2878ce

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#2878ce Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #2878ce

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, #020509 is the darkest color, while #f7fafe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2878ce

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747b82 is the less saturated color, while #0277f4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2878ce 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
  • #6a6a6a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5d6d7e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #567bcd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2f7fd0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008a92 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4579cd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2c7ccf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e83a8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population