#2a8ebb - Curious Blue Hex Color Code

#2A8EBB (Curious Blue) - RGB 42, 142, 187 Color Information

#2a8ebb Conversion Table

HEX Triplet 2A, 8E, BB
RGB Decimal 42, 142, 187
RGB Octal 52, 216, 273
RGB Percent 16.5%, 55.7%, 73.3%
RGB Binary 101010, 10001110, 10111011
CMY 0.835, 0.443, 0.267
CMYK 78, 24, 0, 27

Percentages of Color #2A8EBB

R 16.5%
G 55.7%
B 73.3%
RGB Percentages of Color #2a8ebb
C 78%
M 24%
Y 0%
K 27%
CMYK Percentages of Color #2a8ebb

Color spaces of #2A8EBB Curious Blue - RGB(42, 142, 187)

HSV (or HSB) 199°, 78°, 73°
HSL 199°, 63°, 45°
Web Safe #3399cc
XYZ 19.597, 23.426, 50.503
CIE-Lab 55.509, -12.840, -31.525
xyY 0.210, 0.250, 23.426
Decimal 2789051

#2a8ebb Color Accessibility Scores (Curious Blue Contrast Checker)

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#2A8EBB Color Combinations - Color Schemes with 2a8ebb

#2a8ebb Analogous Colors

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Shades and Tints of #2a8ebb Color Variations

#2a8ebb Shade Color Variations (When you combine pure black with this color, #2a8ebb, darker shades are produced.)

#2a8ebb Tint Color Variations (Lighter shades of #2a8ebb can be created by blending the color with different amounts of white.)

Alternatives colours to Curious Blue (#2a8ebb)

#2a8ebb Color Codes for CSS3/HTML5 and Icon Previews

Text with Hexadecimal Color #2a8ebb
This sample text has a font color of #2a8ebb
#2a8ebb Border Color
This sample element has a border color of #2a8ebb
#2a8ebb CSS3 Linear Gradient
#2a8ebb Background Color
This sample paragraph has a background color of #2a8ebb
#2a8ebb Text Shadow
This sample text has a shadow color of #2a8ebb
Sample text with glow color #2a8ebb
This sample text has a glow color of #2a8ebb
#2a8ebb Box Shadow
This sample element has a box shadow of #2a8ebb
Sample text with Underline Color #2a8ebb
This sample text has a underline color of #2a8ebb
A selection of SVG images/icons using the hex version #2a8ebb of the current color.

#2A8EBB in Programming

HTML5, CSS3 #2a8ebb
Java new Color(42, 142, 187);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 42, 142, 187);
Swift UIColor(red:42, green:142, blue:187, alpha:1.00000)
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:42 green:142 blue:187 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(42f, 142f, 187f);
Python Color('#2a8ebb')

#2a8ebb - RGB(42, 142, 187) - Curious Blue Color FAQ

What is the color code for Curious Blue?

Hex color code for Curious Blue color is #2a8ebb. RGB color code for curious blue color is rgb(42, 142, 187).

What is the RGB value of #2a8ebb?

The RGB value corresponding to the hexadecimal color code #2a8ebb is rgb(42, 142, 187). 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, '142' represents the green component's intensity, and '187' denotes the blue component's intensity. Combined in these specific proportions, these three color components create the color represented by #2a8ebb.

What is the RGB percentage of #2a8ebb?

The RGB percentage composition for the hexadecimal color code #2a8ebb is detailed as follows: 16.5% Red, 55.7% Green, and 73.3% 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 55.7% and 73.3% 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 #2a8ebb.

What does RGB 42,142,187 mean?

The RGB color 42, 142, 187 represents a dull and muted shade of Blue. The websafe version of this color is hex 3399cc. This color might be commonly referred to as a shade similar to Curious Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #2a8ebb?

In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #2a8ebb is composed of 78% Cyan, 24% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 27% Black. In this CMYK breakdown, the Cyan component at 78% influences the coolness or green-blue aspects of the color, whereas the 24% of Magenta contributes to the red-purple qualities. The 0% of Yellow typically adds to the brightness and warmth, and the 27% 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 #2a8ebb?

In the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #2a8ebb has an HSL value of 199° (degrees) for Hue, 63% for Saturation, and 45% for Lightness. In this HSL representation, the Hue at 199° indicates the basic color tone, which is a shade of red in this case. The Saturation value of 63% describes the intensity or purity of this color, with a higher percentage indicating a more vivid and pure color. The Lightness value of 45% 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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