#2a8cbc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a8cbc is composed of 16.5% red, 54.9% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.7% cyan, 25.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 199.7 degrees, a saturation of 63.5% and a lightness of 45.1%. #2a8cbc color hex could be obtained by blending #54ffff with #001979. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 16
    • G 55
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#2a8cbc color description : Strong blue.

#2a8cbc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a8cbc has RGB values of R:42, G:140, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 2788540.

Hex triplet 2a8cbc #2a8cbc
RGB Decimal 42, 140, 188 rgb(42,140,188)
RGB Percent 16.5, 54.9, 73.7 rgb(16.5%,54.9%,73.7%)
CMYK 78, 26, 0, 26
HSL 199.7°, 63.5, 45.1 hsl(199.7,63.5%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.7°, 77.7, 73.7
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.946, -11.372, -32.968
XYZ 19.408, 22.878, 50.967
xyY 0.208, 0.245, 22.878
CIE-LCH 54.946, 34.874, 250.969
CIE-LUV 54.946, -33.742, -49.216
Hunter-Lab 47.83, -11.275, -29.697
Binary 00101010, 10001100, 10111100

Color Schemes with #2a8cbc

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Alternatives to #2a8cbc

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#2a8cbc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a8cbc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a8cbc;}
.background {background-color:#2a8cbc;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a8cbc;}

Shades and Tints of #2a8cbc

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, #03090c is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a8cbc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717475 is the less saturated color, while #0798df is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a8cbc 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
  • #747474 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #657982 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7a88b8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7089c3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0097a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d89b9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #568ac0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f93ab Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population