#2a74b9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a74b9 is composed of 16.5% red, 45.5% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.3% cyan, 37.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 209 degrees, a saturation of 63% and a lightness of 44.5%. #2a74b9 color hex could be obtained by blending #54e8ff with #000073. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 45
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 37
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2a74b9 color description : Strong blue.

#2a74b9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a74b9 has RGB values of R:42, G:116, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.37, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2782393.

Hex triplet 2a74b9 #2a74b9
RGB Decimal 42, 116, 185 rgb(42,116,185)
RGB Percent 16.5, 45.5, 72.5 rgb(16.5%,45.5%,72.5%)
CMYK 77, 37, 0, 27
HSL 209°, 63, 44.5 hsl(209,63%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 209°, 77.3, 72.5
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 47.604, 1.664, -42.803
XYZ 15.955, 16.485, 48.237
xyY 0.198, 0.204, 16.485
CIE-LCH 47.604, 42.836, 272.227
CIE-LUV 47.604, -25.615, -64.762
Hunter-Lab 40.601, -0.906, -42.02
Binary 00101010, 01110100, 10111001

Color Schemes with #2a74b9

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Alternatives to #2a74b9

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#2a74b9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a74b9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a74b9;}
.background {background-color:#2a74b9;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a74b9;}

Shades and Tints of #2a74b9

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, #020609 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a74b9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707273 is the less saturated color, while #0775dc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a74b9 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
  • #666666 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5a6977 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5c76b8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4679bd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00848d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4a75b8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3c77bb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f7e9d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population