#2740BE Hex Color Code

#2740BE

The Hexadecimal Color #2740BE is a contrast shade of Royal Blue. #2740BE RGB value is rgb(39, 64, 190). RGB Color Model of #2740BE consists of 15% red, 25% green and 74% blue. HSL color Mode of #2740BE has 230°(degrees) Hue, 66% Saturation and 45% Lightness. #2740BE color has an wavelength of 475.18519nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #2740BE is #3366CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #2740BE is #24B. The Closest Color to #2740BE is #4169E1. Official Name of #2740BE Hex Code is Cerulean Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #2740BE is 79 Cyan 66 Magenta 0 Yellow 25 Black and #2740BE CMY is 79, 66, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #2740BE is hsl(230,66,45, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(230, 79, 75). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #2740BE is 11.96, 7.81, 49.58.
Hex8 Value of #2740BE is #2740BEFF. Decimal Value of #2740BE is 2572478 and Octal Value of #2740BE is 11640276. Binary Value of #2740BE is 100111, 1000000, 10111110 and Android of #2740BE is 4280762558 / 0xff2740be. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #2740BE is 0.172, 0.113, 0.113 and YIQ Color Space of #2740BE is 70.889, -55.3813, 33.9237. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #2740BE is 4.07, 5.14, 48.9. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #2740BE is 33.58, 36.83, -68.38. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #2740BE is 33.58, -11.2, -94.03. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #2740BE is 33.58, 77.67, 298.31. Hunter Lab variable of #2740BE is 27.95, 27.49, -85.62.

#2740BE - Cerulean Blue Color Image
#2740BE - Cerulean Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #2740BE

RGB Percentages of #2740BE

15%
25%
74%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #2740BE

15.29%
23.71%
74.51%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #2740BE

79%
66%
0%
25%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #2740BE

To get 25% Saturated #2740BE Color, you need to convert the hex color #2740BE to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #2740BE hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #2740BE

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #2740BE

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #2740BE

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #2740BE to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #2740BE to it's the darkest color.

#2740BE Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(39, 64, 190)
RGB Percent 15%, 25%, 74%
RYB 39.0, 60.45, 190.0
CMYK 79, 66, 0, 25
CMY 79, 66, 0
HSL hsl(230, 66%, 45%)
HSLA hsl(230, 66%, 45%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(230, 79, 75)
XYZ 11.96, 7.81, 49.58
Hex8 Value #2740BEFF
Decimal Value 2572478
Octal Value 11640276
Binary Value 100111,1000000,10111110
Android 4280762558 / 0xff2740be
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(230, 66%, 45%)
xyY 0.172, 0.113, 7.814
YIQ 70.889, -55.3813, 33.9237
LMS 4.07, 5.14, 48.9
CieLAB 33.58, 36.83, -68.38
CieLUV : LCHuv 33.58, -11.2, -94.03
CieLCH : LCHab 33.58, 77.67, 298.31
Hunter Lab 27.95, 27.49, -85.62
YUV 70.889, 58.61, -27.98
YDbDr 70.889, 179.21, 60.67
YCbCr 76.88, 187.05, 108.02
YCoCg 89.25, 114.5, -25.25
YPbPr 70.89, 67.22, -22.75
Munsell Color System 8997.93 539.04/238.27

#2740BE HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#2740BE as Background:

He didn't come out of my belly, but my God, I've made his bones, because I've attended to every meal, and how he sleeps, and the fact that he swims like a fish because I took him to the ocean. I'm so proud of all those things. But he is my biggest pride.

John Lennon
<p style="background: #2740BE">…</p>

#2740BE as Text Color:

Oceans are one of the most important things in the world now and that is a national security threat of the United States of America, to be honest with you. That is why seeing the habitat destroyed is so short-sighted by us.

Ian Somerhalder
<p style="color: #2740BE">…</p>

#2740BE as Text Shadow:

I've always been more interested in organisms that can move on their own than in stationary plants. But when I canoe or hike along the edge of lakes or oceans and see trees that seem to be growing out of rock faces, I am blown away. How do they do it?

David Suzuki
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #2740BE">…</p>

#2740BE as Linear Gradient:

In the months leading up to World War II, there was a tendency among many Americans to talk absently about the trouble in Europe. Nothing that happened an ocean away seemed very threatening.

Gene Tierney
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #2740BE)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #2740BE?

RGB Value for #2740BE is rgb(39, 64, 190).

What is the RGB percentage of #2740BE?

RGB percentage for #2740BE is 15% Red 25% Green 74% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #2740BE?

CMYK Color Model of #2740BE is 79 Cyan 66 Magenta 0 Yellow 25 Black.

What is the HSL value of #2740BE?

HSL Value of #2740BE is 230°(degrees) Hue 66 Saturation 45 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #2740BE?

HSV Value of #2740BE is 230 Hue 79 Saturation 75 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #2740BE?

XYZ Color Model of #2740BE is 11.96, 7.81, 49.58.