#2a74bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a74bb is composed of 16.5% red, 45.5% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.5% cyan, 38% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 209.4 degrees, a saturation of 63.3% and a lightness of 44.9%. #2a74bb color hex could be obtained by blending #54e8ff with #000077. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 45
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 38
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2a74bb color description : Strong blue.

#2a74bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a74bb has RGB values of R:42, G:116, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.38, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2782395.

Hex triplet 2a74bb #2a74bb
RGB Decimal 42, 116, 187 rgb(42,116,187)
RGB Percent 16.5, 45.5, 73.3 rgb(16.5%,45.5%,73.3%)
CMYK 78, 38, 0, 27
HSL 209.4°, 63.3, 44.9 hsl(209.4,63.3%,44.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 209.4°, 77.5, 73.3
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 47.713, 2.414, -43.786
XYZ 16.168, 16.57, 49.357
xyY 0.197, 0.202, 16.57
CIE-LCH 47.713, 43.853, 273.155
CIE-LUV 47.713, -25.536, -66.41
Hunter-Lab 40.706, -0.337, -43.397
Binary 00101010, 01110100, 10111011

Color Schemes with #2a74bb

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Alternatives to #2a74bb

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#2a74bb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a74bb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a74bb;}
.background {background-color:#2a74bb;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a74bb;}

Shades and Tints of #2a74bb

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, #02070b is the darkest color, while #fafcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a74bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707375 is the less saturated color, while #0775de is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a74bb 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
  • #5b76ba Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4479bf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00848d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4975ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3a77bd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f7e9d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population