#2a5ac9 - Cerulean Blue Hex Color Code

#2A5AC9 (Cerulean Blue) - RGB 42, 90, 201 Color Information

#2a5ac9 Conversion Table

HEX Triplet 2A, 5A, C9
RGB Decimal 42, 90, 201
RGB Octal 52, 132, 311
RGB Percent 16.5%, 35.3%, 78.8%
RGB Binary 101010, 1011010, 11001001
CMY 0.835, 0.647, 0.212
CMYK 79, 55, 0, 21

Percentages of Color #2A5AC9

R 16.5%
G 35.3%
B 78.8%
RGB Percentages of Color #2a5ac9
C 79%
M 55%
Y 0%
K 21%
CMYK Percentages of Color #2a5ac9

Color spaces of #2A5AC9 Cerulean Blue - RGB(42, 90, 201)

HSV (or HSB) 222°, 79°, 79°
HSL 222°, 65°, 48°
Web Safe #3366cc
XYZ 15.154, 12.022, 56.780
CIE-Lab 41.250, 24.352, -62.274
xyY 0.180, 0.143, 12.022
Decimal 2775753

#2a5ac9 Color Accessibility Scores (Cerulean Blue Contrast Checker)

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On light background [GOOD]

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Cerulean Blue ↔ #2a5ac9 Color Blindness Simulator

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#2A5AC9 Color Combinations - Color Schemes with 2a5ac9

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Shades and Tints of #2a5ac9 Color Variations

#2a5ac9 Shade Color Variations (When you combine pure black with this color, #2a5ac9, darker shades are produced.)

#2a5ac9 Tint Color Variations (Lighter shades of #2a5ac9 can be created by blending the color with different amounts of white.)

Alternatives colours to Cerulean Blue (#2a5ac9)

#2a5ac9 Color Codes for CSS3/HTML5 and Icon Previews

Text with Hexadecimal Color #2a5ac9
This sample text has a font color of #2a5ac9
#2a5ac9 Border Color
This sample element has a border color of #2a5ac9
#2a5ac9 CSS3 Linear Gradient
#2a5ac9 Background Color
This sample paragraph has a background color of #2a5ac9
#2a5ac9 Text Shadow
This sample text has a shadow color of #2a5ac9
Sample text with glow color #2a5ac9
This sample text has a glow color of #2a5ac9
#2a5ac9 Box Shadow
This sample element has a box shadow of #2a5ac9
Sample text with Underline Color #2a5ac9
This sample text has a underline color of #2a5ac9
A selection of SVG images/icons using the hex version #2a5ac9 of the current color.

#2A5AC9 in Programming

HTML5, CSS3 #2a5ac9
Java new Color(42, 90, 201);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 42, 90, 201);
Swift UIColor(red:42, green:90, blue:201, alpha:1.00000)
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:42 green:90 blue:201 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(42f, 90f, 201f);
Python Color('#2a5ac9')

#2a5ac9 - RGB(42, 90, 201) - Cerulean Blue Color FAQ

What is the color code for Cerulean Blue?

Hex color code for Cerulean Blue color is #2a5ac9. RGB color code for cerulean blue color is rgb(42, 90, 201).

What is the RGB value of #2a5ac9?

The RGB value corresponding to the hexadecimal color code #2a5ac9 is rgb(42, 90, 201). These values represent the intensities of the red, green, and blue components of the color, respectively. Here, '42' indicates the intensity of the red component, '90' represents the green component's intensity, and '201' denotes the blue component's intensity. Combined in these specific proportions, these three color components create the color represented by #2a5ac9.

What is the RGB percentage of #2a5ac9?

The RGB percentage composition for the hexadecimal color code #2a5ac9 is detailed as follows: 16.5% Red, 35.3% Green, and 78.8% Blue. This breakdown indicates the relative contribution of each primary color in the RGB color model to achieve this specific shade. The value 16.5% for Red signifies a dominant red component, contributing significantly to the overall color. The Green and Blue components are comparatively lower, with 35.3% and 78.8% respectively, playing a smaller role in the composition of this particular hue. Together, these percentages of Red, Green, and Blue mix to form the distinct color represented by #2a5ac9.

What does RGB 42,90,201 mean?

The RGB color 42, 90, 201 represents a dull and muted shade of Blue. The websafe version of this color is hex 3366cc. This color might be commonly referred to as a shade similar to Cerulean Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #2a5ac9?

In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #2a5ac9 is composed of 79% Cyan, 55% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 21% Black. In this CMYK breakdown, the Cyan component at 79% influences the coolness or green-blue aspects of the color, whereas the 55% of Magenta contributes to the red-purple qualities. The 0% of Yellow typically adds to the brightness and warmth, and the 21% of Black determines the depth and overall darkness of the shade. The resulting color can range from bright and vivid to deep and muted, depending on these CMYK values. The CMYK color model is crucial in color printing and graphic design, offering a practical way to mix these four ink colors to create a vast spectrum of hues.

What is the HSL value of #2a5ac9?

In the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #2a5ac9 has an HSL value of 222° (degrees) for Hue, 65% for Saturation, and 48% for Lightness. In this HSL representation, the Hue at 222° indicates the basic color tone, which is a shade of red in this case. The Saturation value of 65% describes the intensity or purity of this color, with a higher percentage indicating a more vivid and pure color. The Lightness value of 48% determines the brightness of the color, where a higher percentage represents a lighter shade. Together, these HSL values combine to create the distinctive shade of red that is both moderately vivid and fairly bright, as indicated by the specific values for this color. The HSL color model is particularly useful in digital arts and web design, as it allows for easy adjustments of color tones, saturation, and brightness levels.

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