#2a74c9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a74c9 is composed of 16.5% red, 45.5% green and 78.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79.1% cyan, 42.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 212.1 degrees, a saturation of 65.4% and a lightness of 47.6%. #2a74c9 color hex could be obtained by blending #54e8ff with #000093. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 45
    • B 79
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 42
    • Y 0
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#2a74c9 color description : Strong blue.

#2a74c9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a74c9 has RGB values of R:42, G:116, B:201 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.42, Y:0, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 2782409.

Hex triplet 2a74c9 #2a74c9
RGB Decimal 42, 116, 201 rgb(42,116,201)
RGB Percent 16.5, 45.5, 78.8 rgb(16.5%,45.5%,78.8%)
CMYK 79, 42, 0, 21
HSL 212.1°, 65.4, 47.6 hsl(212.1,65.4%,47.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 212.1°, 79.1, 78.8
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 48.509, 7.688, -50.567
XYZ 17.74, 17.199, 57.64
xyY 0.192, 0.186, 17.199
CIE-LCH 48.509, 51.148, 278.644
CIE-LUV 48.509, -25.016, -77.769
Hunter-Lab 41.471, 3.784, -53.376
Binary 00101010, 01110100, 11001001

Color Schemes with #2a74c9

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Alternatives to #2a74c9

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#2a74c9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a74c9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a74c9;}
.background {background-color:#2a74c9;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a74c9;}

Shades and Tints of #2a74c9

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, #010406 is the darkest color, while #f5f9fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a74c9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #75797e is the less saturated color, while #0571ee is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a74c9 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
  • #686868 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5c6a7b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5377c8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2b7ccb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00868f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4476c8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2b79ca Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f7fa4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population