#2b5599 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2b5599 is composed of 16.9% red, 33.3% green and 60% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 71.9% cyan, 44.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black. It has a hue angle of 217.1 degrees, a saturation of 56.1% and a lightness of 38.4%. #2b5599 color hex could be obtained by blending #56aaff with #000033. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 17
    • G 33
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 44
    • Y 0
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#2b5599 color description : Dark blue.

#2b5599 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2b5599 has RGB values of R:43, G:85, B:153 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.44, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 2839961.

Hex triplet 2b5599 #2b5599
RGB Decimal 43, 85, 153 rgb(43,85,153)
RGB Percent 16.9, 33.3, 60 rgb(16.9%,33.3%,60%)
CMYK 72, 44, 0, 40
HSL 217.1°, 56.1, 38.4 hsl(217.1,56.1%,38.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 217.1°, 71.9, 60
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 36.574, 9.377, -41.499
XYZ 9.993, 9.31, 31.406
xyY 0.197, 0.184, 9.31
CIE-LCH 36.574, 42.545, 282.733
CIE-LUV 36.574, -16.128, -59.31
Hunter-Lab 30.512, 5.066, -39.668
Binary 00101011, 01010101, 10011001

Color Schemes with #2b5599

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Alternatives to #2b5599

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#2b5599 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2b5599

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#2b5599 border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2b5599;}
.background {background-color:#2b5599;}
.border {border:1px solid #2b5599;}

Shades and Tints of #2b5599

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, #04080f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2b5599

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #606164 is the less saturated color, while #054cbf is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2b5599 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
  • #505050 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #49515f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #3e5c9d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #22609d Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00686f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #37599b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #255c9b Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f617e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population