#2a8dbb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a8dbb is composed of 16.5% red, 55.3% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.5% cyan, 24.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 199 degrees, a saturation of 63.3% and a lightness of 44.9%. #2a8dbb color hex could be obtained by blending #54ffff with #001b77. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 16
    • G 55
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2a8dbb color description : Strong blue.

#2a8dbb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a8dbb has RGB values of R:42, G:141, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2788795.

Hex triplet 2a8dbb #2a8dbb
RGB Decimal 42, 141, 187 rgb(42,141,187)
RGB Percent 16.5, 55.3, 73.3 rgb(16.5%,55.3%,73.3%)
CMYK 78, 25, 0, 27
HSL 199°, 63.3, 44.9 hsl(199,63.3%,44.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 199°, 77.5, 73.3
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 55.204, -12.285, -31.996
XYZ 19.447, 23.128, 50.45
xyY 0.209, 0.249, 23.128
CIE-LCH 55.204, 34.274, 248.995
CIE-LUV 55.204, -34.152, -47.565
Hunter-Lab 48.092, -11.98, -28.533
Binary 00101010, 10001101, 10111011

Color Schemes with #2a8dbb

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Alternatives to #2a8dbb

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#2a8dbb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a8dbb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a8dbb;}
.background {background-color:#2a8dbb;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a8dbb;}

Shades and Tints of #2a8dbb

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 #fafdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a8dbb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707375 is the less saturated color, while #079ade is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a8dbb 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
  • #757575 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #667a83 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7c88b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7289c2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0098a3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5e8ab8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #578abf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f94ab Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population