#2b8bcb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2b8bcb is composed of 16.9% red, 54.5% green and 79.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.8% cyan, 31.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 20.4% black. It has a hue angle of 204 degrees, a saturation of 65% and a lightness of 48.2%. #2b8bcb color hex could be obtained by blending #56ffff with #001797. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 17
    • G 55
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 32
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#2b8bcb color description : Strong blue.

#2b8bcb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2b8bcb has RGB values of R:43, G:139, B:203 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.32, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 2853835.

Hex triplet 2b8bcb #2b8bcb
RGB Decimal 43, 139, 203 rgb(43,139,203)
RGB Percent 16.9, 54.5, 79.6 rgb(16.9%,54.5%,79.6%)
CMYK 79, 32, 0, 20
HSL 204°, 65, 48.2 hsl(204,65%,48.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 204°, 78.8, 79.6
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 55.369, -5.324, -40.814
XYZ 21.006, 23.289, 59.885
xyY 0.202, 0.224, 23.289
CIE-LCH 55.369, 41.16, 262.567
CIE-LUV 55.369, -32.44, -62.795
Hunter-Lab 48.258, -6.756, -39.793
Binary 00101011, 10001011, 11001011

Color Schemes with #2b8bcb

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Alternatives to #2b8bcb

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#2b8bcb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2b8bcb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2b8bcb;}
.background {background-color:#2b8bcb;}
.border {border:1px solid #2b8bcb;}

Shades and Tints of #2b8bcb

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, #020609 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2b8bcb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #777c7f is the less saturated color, while #0593f1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2b8bcb 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
  • #767676 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #677a87 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7388c7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #628ad0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0098a3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5989c8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4e8ace Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f93b1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population