#2e8cbb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2e8cbb is composed of 18% red, 54.9% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 75.4% cyan, 25.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 200 degrees, a saturation of 60.5% and a lightness of 45.7%. #2e8cbb color hex could be obtained by blending #5cffff with #001977. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 18
    • G 55
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 75
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2e8cbb color description : Strong blue.

#2e8cbb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2e8cbb has RGB values of R:46, G:140, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.75, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 3050683.

Hex triplet 2e8cbb #2e8cbb
RGB Decimal 46, 140, 187 rgb(46,140,187)
RGB Percent 18, 54.9, 73.3 rgb(18%,54.9%,73.3%)
CMYK 75, 25, 0, 27
HSL 200°, 60.5, 45.7 hsl(200,60.5%,45.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 200°, 75.4, 73.3
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.993, -11.249, -32.318
XYZ 19.472, 22.923, 50.409
xyY 0.21, 0.247, 22.923
CIE-LCH 54.993, 34.22, 250.808
CIE-LUV 54.993, -33.22, -48.174
Hunter-Lab 47.878, -11.19, -28.91
Binary 00101110, 10001100, 10111011

Color Schemes with #2e8cbb

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Alternatives to #2e8cbb

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#2e8cbb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2e8cbb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2e8cbb;}
.background {background-color:#2e8cbb;}
.border {border:1px solid #2e8cbb;}

Shades and Tints of #2e8cbb

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, #030a0e is the darkest color, while #fdfeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2e8cbb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d777c is the less saturated color, while #019be8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2e8cbb 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
  • #757575 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #677a83 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7b88b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7189c2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0097a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5f89b8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #588abf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #1093ab Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population