#2959BE Hex Color Code

#2959BE

The Hexadecimal Color #2959BE is a contrast shade of Royal Blue. #2959BE RGB value is rgb(41, 89, 190). RGB Color Model of #2959BE consists of 16% red, 34% green and 74% blue. HSL color Mode of #2959BE has 221°(degrees) Hue, 65% Saturation and 45% Lightness. #2959BE color has an wavelength of 480.85185nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #2959BE is #3366CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #2959BE is #25B. The Closest Color to #2959BE is #4169E1. Official Name of #2959BE Hex Code is Cerulean Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #2959BE is 78 Cyan 53 Magenta 0 Yellow 25 Black and #2959BE CMY is 78, 53, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #2959BE is hsl(221,65,45, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(221, 78, 75). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #2959BE is 13.78, 11.33, 50.17.
Hex8 Value of #2959BE is #2959BEFF. Decimal Value of #2959BE is 2709950 and Octal Value of #2959BE is 12254676. Binary Value of #2959BE is 101001, 1011001, 10111110 and Android of #2959BE is 4280900030 / 0xff2959be. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #2959BE is 0.183, 0.151, 0.151 and YIQ Color Space of #2959BE is 86.162, -61.0545, 21.2792. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #2959BE is 6.82, 9.84, 49.53. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #2959BE is 40.13, 20.72, -57.7. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #2959BE is 40.13, -17.18, -85.18. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #2959BE is 40.13, 61.31, 289.75. Hunter Lab variable of #2959BE is 33.66, 14.17, -64.81.

#2959BE - Cerulean Blue Color Image
#2959BE - Cerulean Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #2959BE

RGB Percentages of #2959BE

16%
34%
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 #2959BE

16.08%
30.32%
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 #2959BE

78%
53%
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 #2959BE

To get 25% Saturated #2959BE Color, you need to convert the hex color #2959BE 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 #2959BE 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 #2959BE

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 #2959BE

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 #2959BE

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 #2959BE to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #2959BE to it's the darkest color.

#2959BE Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(41, 89, 190)
RGB Percent 16%, 34%, 74%
RYB 41.0, 77.3, 190.0
CMYK 78, 53, 0, 25
CMY 78, 53, 0
HSL hsl(221, 65%, 45%)
HSLA hsl(221, 65%, 45%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(221, 78, 75)
XYZ 13.78, 11.33, 50.17
Hex8 Value #2959BEFF
Decimal Value 2709950
Octal Value 12254676
Binary Value 101001,1011001,10111110
Android 4280900030 / 0xff2959be
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(221, 65%, 45%)
xyY 0.183, 0.151, 11.332
YIQ 86.162, -61.0545, 21.2792
LMS 6.82, 9.84, 49.53
CieLAB 40.13, 20.72, -57.7
CieLUV : LCHuv 40.13, -17.18, -85.18
CieLCH : LCHab 40.13, 61.31, 289.75
Hunter Lab 33.66, 14.17, -64.81
YUV 86.162, 51.09, -39.62
YDbDr 86.162, 156.23, 85.9
YCbCr 90.0, 179.48, 99.7
YCoCg 102.25, 115.5, -13.25
YPbPr 86.16, 58.6, -32.21
Munsell Color System 9823.46 428.00/238.20

#2959BE HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#2959BE as Background:

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Merlin Olsen
<p style="background: #2959BE">…</p>

#2959BE as Text Color:

Money - like health, love, happiness, and all forms of success that you want to create for yourself - is the result of living purposefully. It is not a goal unto itself.

Wayne Dyer
<p style="color: #2959BE">…</p>

#2959BE as Text Shadow:

Talent is the gift plus the passion - a desire to succeed so intense that no force on earth can stop it.

Neil Simon
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #2959BE">…</p>

#2959BE as Linear Gradient:

I quickly learned that if I kept at it and plowed right through the rejections I would eventually get somebody to buy my wares.

Charles R. Schwab
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #2959BE)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #2959BE?

RGB Value for #2959BE is rgb(41, 89, 190).

What is the RGB percentage of #2959BE?

RGB percentage for #2959BE is 16% Red 34% Green 74% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #2959BE?

CMYK Color Model of #2959BE is 78 Cyan 53 Magenta 0 Yellow 25 Black.

What is the HSL value of #2959BE?

HSL Value of #2959BE is 221°(degrees) Hue 65 Saturation 45 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #2959BE?

HSV Value of #2959BE is 221 Hue 78 Saturation 75 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #2959BE?

XYZ Color Model of #2959BE is 13.78, 11.33, 50.17.