#2b8cbb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2b8cbb is composed of 16.9% red, 54.9% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77% cyan, 25.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 199.6 degrees, a saturation of 62.6% and a lightness of 45.1%. #2b8cbb color hex could be obtained by blending #56ffff with #001977. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 17
    • G 55
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2b8cbb color description : Strong blue.

#2b8cbb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2b8cbb has RGB values of R:43, G:140, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2854075.

Hex triplet 2b8cbb #2b8cbb
RGB Decimal 43, 140, 187 rgb(43,140,187)
RGB Percent 16.9, 54.9, 73.3 rgb(16.9%,54.9%,73.3%)
CMYK 77, 25, 0, 27
HSL 199.6°, 62.6, 45.1 hsl(199.6,62.6%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.6°, 77, 73.3
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.924, -11.61, -32.432
XYZ 19.342, 22.856, 50.403
xyY 0.209, 0.247, 22.856
CIE-LCH 54.924, 34.447, 250.304
CIE-LUV 54.924, -33.66, -48.31
Hunter-Lab 47.808, -11.448, -29.043
Binary 00101011, 10001100, 10111011

Color Schemes with #2b8cbb

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Alternatives to #2b8cbb

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#2b8cbb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2b8cbb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2b8cbb;}
.background {background-color:#2b8cbb;}
.border {border:1px solid #2b8cbb;}

Shades and Tints of #2b8cbb

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, #03090c is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2b8cbb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #727374 is the less saturated color, while #0898de is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2b8cbb 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
  • #7a88b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7088c2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0097a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d89b8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #578abf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f93ab Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population