#2b5997 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2b5997 is composed of 16.9% red, 34.9% green and 59.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 71.5% cyan, 41.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 40.8% black. It has a hue angle of 214.4 degrees, a saturation of 55.7% and a lightness of 38%. #2b5997 color hex could be obtained by blending #56b2ff with #00002f. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 17
    • G 35
    • B 59
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 41
    • Y 0
    • K 41
    CMYK color chart

#2b5997 color description : Dark blue.

#2b5997 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2b5997 has RGB values of R:43, G:89, B:151 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.41, Y:0, K:0.41. Its decimal value is 2840983.

Hex triplet 2b5997 #2b5997
RGB Decimal 43, 89, 151 rgb(43,89,151)
RGB Percent 16.9, 34.9, 59.2 rgb(16.9%,34.9%,59.2%)
CMYK 72, 41, 0, 41
HSL 214.4°, 55.7, 38 hsl(214.4,55.7%,38%)
HSV (or HSB) 214.4°, 71.5, 59.2
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 37.648, 6.002, -38.58
XYZ 10.153, 9.892, 30.651
xyY 0.2, 0.195, 9.892
CIE-LCH 37.648, 39.044, 278.843
CIE-LUV 37.648, -17.473, -55.263
Hunter-Lab 31.452, 2.584, -35.764
Binary 00101011, 01011001, 10010111

Color Schemes with #2b5997

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Alternatives to #2b5997

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#2b5997 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2b5997

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#2b5997 border color

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2b5997;}
.background {background-color:#2b5997;}
.border {border:1px solid #2b5997;}

Shades and Tints of #2b5997

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, #04080e is the darkest color, while #fdfeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2b5997

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5f6163 is the less saturated color, while #0653bc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2b5997 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
  • #525252 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4a5360 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #465f9a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #32629c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #006a72 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #3c5d99 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #305e9a Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f647f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population