#2a74b4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a74b4 is composed of 16.5% red, 45.5% green and 70.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.7% cyan, 35.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 207.8 degrees, a saturation of 62.2% and a lightness of 43.5%. #2a74b4 color hex could be obtained by blending #54e8ff with #000069. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 45
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#2a74b4 color description : Strong blue.

#2a74b4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a74b4 has RGB values of R:42, G:116, B:180 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 2782388.

Hex triplet 2a74b4 #2a74b4
RGB Decimal 42, 116, 180 rgb(42,116,180)
RGB Percent 16.5, 45.5, 70.6 rgb(16.5%,45.5%,70.6%)
CMYK 77, 36, 0, 29
HSL 207.8°, 62.2, 43.5 hsl(207.8,62.2%,43.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.8°, 76.7, 70.6
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 47.336, -0.202, -40.331
XYZ 15.437, 16.277, 45.506
xyY 0.2, 0.211, 16.277
CIE-LCH 47.336, 40.332, 269.713
CIE-LUV 47.336, -25.82, -60.617
Hunter-Lab 40.345, -2.307, -38.633
Binary 00101010, 01110100, 10110100

Color Schemes with #2a74b4

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Alternatives to #2a74b4

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#2a74b4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a74b4

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a74b4;}
.background {background-color:#2a74b4;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a74b4;}

Shades and Tints of #2a74b4

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 #f4f9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a74b4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6f70 is the less saturated color, while #0876d6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a74b4 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
  • #656565 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #596875 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5e75b3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4c78b9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00838c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4b75b3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3f76b7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f7d9a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population