#2b8cb9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2b8cb9 is composed of 16.9% red, 54.9% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.8% cyan, 24.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 199 degrees, a saturation of 62.3% and a lightness of 44.7%. #2b8cb9 color hex could be obtained by blending #56ffff with #001973. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 17
    • G 55
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2b8cb9 color description : Strong blue.

#2b8cb9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2b8cb9 has RGB values of R:43, G:140, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2854073.

Hex triplet 2b8cb9 #2b8cb9
RGB Decimal 43, 140, 185 rgb(43,140,185)
RGB Percent 16.9, 54.9, 72.5 rgb(16.9%,54.9%,72.5%)
CMYK 77, 24, 0, 27
HSL 199°, 62.3, 44.7 hsl(199,62.3%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 199°, 76.8, 72.5
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.836, -12.312, -31.429
XYZ 19.129, 22.771, 49.283
xyY 0.21, 0.25, 22.771
CIE-LCH 54.836, 33.755, 248.609
CIE-LUV 54.836, -33.774, -46.582
Hunter-Lab 47.719, -11.953, -27.831
Binary 00101011, 10001100, 10111001

Color Schemes with #2b8cb9

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Alternatives to #2b8cb9

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#2b8cb9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2b8cb9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2b8cb9;}
.background {background-color:#2b8cb9;}
.border {border:1px solid #2b8cb9;}

Shades and Tints of #2b8cb9

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, #02080a is the darkest color, while #f9fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2b8cb9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717273 is the less saturated color, while #0899dc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2b8cb9 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
  • #747474 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #657982 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7b88b5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7288c0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0097a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5e89b6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5889bd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f93aa Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population