#2a72b4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a72b4 is composed of 16.5% red, 44.7% green and 70.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.7% cyan, 36.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 208.7 degrees, a saturation of 62.2% and a lightness of 43.5%. #2a72b4 color hex could be obtained by blending #54e4ff with #000069. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 45
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 37
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#2a72b4 color description : Strong blue.

#2a72b4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a72b4 has RGB values of R:42, G:114, B:180 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.37, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 2781876.

Hex triplet 2a72b4 #2a72b4
RGB Decimal 42, 114, 180 rgb(42,114,180)
RGB Percent 16.5, 44.7, 70.6 rgb(16.5%,44.7%,70.6%)
CMYK 77, 37, 0, 29
HSL 208.7°, 62.2, 43.5 hsl(208.7,62.2%,43.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.7°, 76.7, 70.6
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 46.739, 1.022, -41.278
XYZ 15.208, 15.821, 45.43
xyY 0.199, 0.207, 15.821
CIE-LCH 46.739, 41.291, 271.418
CIE-LUV 46.739, -25.142, -62.05
Hunter-Lab 39.776, -1.356, -39.875
Binary 00101010, 01110010, 10110100

Color Schemes with #2a72b4

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Alternatives to #2a72b4

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#2a72b4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a72b4

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a72b4;}
.background {background-color:#2a72b4;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a72b4;}

Shades and Tints of #2a72b4

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, #010305 is the darkest color, while #f4f8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a72b4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6f70 is the less saturated color, while #0873d6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a72b4 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
  • #646464 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #586774 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5c74b3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4876b8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00818a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4973b3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3d75b7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f7c99 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population