#2b55b5 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2b55b5 is composed of 16.9% red, 33.3% green and 71% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.2% cyan, 53% magenta, 0% yellow and 29% black. It has a hue angle of 221.7 degrees, a saturation of 61.6% and a lightness of 43.9%. #2b55b5 color hex could be obtained by blending #56aaff with #00006b. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 17
    • G 33
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 76
    • M 53
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#2b55b5 color description : Strong blue.

#2b55b5 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2b55b5 has RGB values of R:43, G:85, B:181 and CMYK values of C:0.76, M:0.53, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 2839989.

Hex triplet 2b55b5 #2b55b5
RGB Decimal 43, 85, 181 rgb(43,85,181)
RGB Percent 16.9, 33.3, 71 rgb(16.9%,33.3%,71%)
CMYK 76, 53, 0, 29
HSL 221.7°, 61.6, 43.9 hsl(221.7,61.6%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 221.7°, 76.2, 71
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 38.456, 20.109, -55.137
XYZ 12.583, 10.346, 45.047
xyY 0.185, 0.152, 10.346
CIE-LCH 38.456, 58.69, 290.037
CIE-LUV 38.456, -15.835, -80.461
Hunter-Lab 32.165, 13.543, -60.521
Binary 00101011, 01010101, 10110101

Color Schemes with #2b55b5

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Alternatives to #2b55b5

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#2b55b5 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2b55b5

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2b55b5;}
.background {background-color:#2b55b5;}
.border {border:1px solid #2b55b5;}

Shades and Tints of #2b55b5

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, #020307 is the darkest color, while #f6f8fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2b55b5

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707070 is the less saturated color, while #0948d7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2b55b5 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
  • #535353 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4b5367 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #1660ba Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0065a5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #006c73 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #1d5cb8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0f5fab Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f648b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population