#2a8bbb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a8bbb is composed of 16.5% red, 54.5% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.5% cyan, 25.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 199.9 degrees, a saturation of 63.3% and a lightness of 44.9%. #2a8bbb color hex could be obtained by blending #54ffff with #001777. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 16
    • G 55
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2a8bbb color description : Strong blue.

#2a8bbb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a8bbb has RGB values of R:42, G:139, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2788283.

Hex triplet 2a8bbb #2a8bbb
RGB Decimal 42, 139, 187 rgb(42,139,187)
RGB Percent 16.5, 54.5, 73.3 rgb(16.5%,54.5%,73.3%)
CMYK 78, 26, 0, 27
HSL 199.9°, 63.3, 44.9 hsl(199.9,63.3%,44.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.9°, 77.5, 73.3
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.599, -11.161, -32.94
XYZ 19.155, 22.544, 50.353
xyY 0.208, 0.245, 22.544
CIE-LCH 54.599, 34.779, 251.282
CIE-LUV 54.599, -33.448, -49.139
Hunter-Lab 47.48, -11.078, -29.641
Binary 00101010, 10001011, 10111011

Color Schemes with #2a8bbb

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Alternatives to #2a8bbb

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#2a8bbb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a8bbb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a8bbb;}
.background {background-color:#2a8bbb;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a8bbb;}

Shades and Tints of #2a8bbb

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, #02080b is the darkest color, while #fafcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a8bbb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707375 is the less saturated color, while #0797de is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a8bbb 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
  • #737373 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #647881 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7987b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6f88c2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0096a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5c88b8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5589bf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f92aa Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population