#2a538e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a538e is composed of 16.5% red, 32.5% green and 55.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.4% cyan, 41.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.3% black. It has a hue angle of 215.4 degrees, a saturation of 54.3% and a lightness of 36.1%. #2a538e color hex could be obtained by blending #54a6ff with #00001d. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 16
    • G 33
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 42
    • Y 0
    • K 44
    CMYK color chart

#2a538e color description : Dark blue.

#2a538e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a538e has RGB values of R:42, G:83, B:142 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.42, Y:0, K:0.44. Its decimal value is 2773902.

Hex triplet 2a538e #2a538e
RGB Decimal 42, 83, 142 rgb(42,83,142)
RGB Percent 16.5, 32.5, 55.7 rgb(16.5%,32.5%,55.7%)
CMYK 70, 42, 0, 44
HSL 215.4°, 54.3, 36.1 hsl(215.4,54.3%,36.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 215.4°, 70.4, 55.7
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 35.264, 6.334, -36.93
XYZ 8.929, 8.631, 26.785
xyY 0.201, 0.195, 8.631
CIE-LCH 35.264, 37.469, 279.732
CIE-LUV 35.264, -15.843, -51.908
Hunter-Lab 29.379, 2.841, -33.49
Binary 00101010, 01010011, 10001110

Color Schemes with #2a538e

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Alternatives to #2a538e

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#2a538e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a538e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a538e;}
.background {background-color:#2a538e;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a538e;}

Shades and Tints of #2a538e

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, #020306 is the darkest color, while #f6f8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a538e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5c5c5c is the less saturated color, while #074db1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a538e 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
  • #4d4d4d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #464e5a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #425a92 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #305c93 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00646c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #395790 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2d5991 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f5e78 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population