#2e8cbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2e8cbd is composed of 18% red, 54.9% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 75.7% cyan, 25.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 200.6 degrees, a saturation of 60.9% and a lightness of 46.1%. #2e8cbd color hex could be obtained by blending #5cffff with #00197b. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 18
    • G 55
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 76
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#2e8cbd color description : Strong blue.

#2e8cbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2e8cbd has RGB values of R:46, G:140, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.76, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 3050685.

Hex triplet 2e8cbd #2e8cbd
RGB Decimal 46, 140, 189 rgb(46,140,189)
RGB Percent 18, 54.9, 74.1 rgb(18%,54.9%,74.1%)
CMYK 76, 26, 0, 26
HSL 200.6°, 60.9, 46.1 hsl(200.6,60.9%,46.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 200.6°, 75.7, 74.1
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 55.082, -10.549, -33.318
XYZ 19.688, 23.009, 51.545
xyY 0.209, 0.244, 23.009
CIE-LCH 55.082, 34.948, 252.432
CIE-LUV 55.082, -33.11, -49.899
Hunter-Lab 47.968, -10.682, -30.133
Binary 00101110, 10001100, 10111101

Color Schemes with #2e8cbd

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Alternatives to #2e8cbd

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#2e8cbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2e8cbd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2e8cbd;}
.background {background-color:#2e8cbd;}
.border {border:1px solid #2e8cbd;}

Shades and Tints of #2e8cbd

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, #040b0f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2e8cbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d787e is the less saturated color, while #019aea is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2e8cbd 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
  • #7a88b9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6f89c3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0097a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5e89ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #578ac1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #1093ac Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population