#2B5ABD Hex Color Code

#2B5ABD

The Hexadecimal Color #2B5ABD is a contrast shade of Royal Blue. #2B5ABD RGB value is rgb(43, 90, 189). RGB Color Model of #2B5ABD consists of 16% red, 35% green and 74% blue. HSL color Mode of #2B5ABD has 221°(degrees) Hue, 63% Saturation and 45% Lightness. #2B5ABD color has an wavelength of 480.85185nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #2B5ABD is #3366CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #2B5ABD is #35B. The Closest Color to #2B5ABD is #4169E1. Official Name of #2B5ABD Hex Code is Cerulean Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #2B5ABD is 77 Cyan 52 Magenta 0 Yellow 26 Black and #2B5ABD CMY is 77, 52, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #2B5ABD is hsl(221,63,45, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(221, 77, 74). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #2B5ABD is 13.83, 11.5, 49.62.
Hex8 Value of #2B5ABD is #2B5ABDFF. Decimal Value of #2B5ABD is 2841277 and Octal Value of #2B5ABD is 12655275. Binary Value of #2B5ABD is 101011, 1011010, 10111101 and Android of #2B5ABD is 4281031357 / 0xff2b5abd. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #2B5ABD is 0.185, 0.153, 0.153 and YIQ Color Space of #2B5ABD is 87.233, -59.816, 20.8683. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #2B5ABD is 7.02, 10.09, 48.99. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #2B5ABD is 40.41, 19.84, -56.65. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #2B5ABD is 40.41, -17.23, -83.83. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #2B5ABD is 40.41, 60.02, 289.3. Hunter Lab variable of #2B5ABD is 33.91, 13.45, -63.02.

#2B5ABD - Cerulean Blue Color Image
#2B5ABD - Cerulean Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #2B5ABD

RGB Percentages of #2B5ABD

16%
35%
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 #2B5ABD

16.86%
30.81%
74.12%

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 #2B5ABD

77%
52%
0%
26%

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 #2B5ABD

To get 25% Saturated #2B5ABD Color, you need to convert the hex color #2B5ABD 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 #2B5ABD 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 #2B5ABD

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 #2B5ABD

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 #2B5ABD

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 #2B5ABD to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #2B5ABD to it's the darkest color.

#2B5ABD Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(43, 90, 189)
RGB Percent 16%, 35%, 74%
RYB 43.0, 78.55, 189.0
CMYK 77, 52, 0, 26
CMY 77, 52, 0
HSL hsl(221, 63%, 45%)
HSLA hsl(221, 63%, 45%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(221, 77, 74)
XYZ 13.83, 11.5, 49.62
Hex8 Value #2B5ABDFF
Decimal Value 2841277
Octal Value 12655275
Binary Value 101011,1011010,10111101
Android 4281031357 / 0xff2b5abd
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(221, 63%, 45%)
xyY 0.185, 0.153, 11.498
YIQ 87.233, -59.816, 20.8683
LMS 7.02, 10.09, 48.99
CieLAB 40.41, 19.84, -56.65
CieLUV : LCHuv 40.41, -17.23, -83.83
CieLCH : LCHab 40.41, 60.02, 289.3
Hunter Lab 33.91, 13.45, -63.02
YUV 87.233, 50.07, -38.81
YDbDr 87.233, 153.12, 84.13
YCbCr 90.92, 178.45, 100.29
YCoCg 103.0, 116.0, -13.0
YPbPr 87.23, 57.43, -31.55
Munsell Color System 9857.00 419.88/238.56

#2B5ABD HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#2B5ABD as Background:

Be quiet now and wait. It may be that the ocean one, the one we desire so to move into and become, desires us out here on land a little longer, going our sundry roads to the shore.

Rumi
<p style="background: #2B5ABD">…</p>

#2B5ABD as Text Color:

I am the daughter of Earth and Water, And the nursling of the Sky; I pass through the pores of the ocean and shores; I change, but I cannot die.

Percy Bysshe Shelley
<p style="color: #2B5ABD">…</p>

#2B5ABD as Text Shadow:

From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to earth. But man has only to sink beneath the surface and he is free.

Jacques Yves Cousteau
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #2B5ABD">…</p>

#2B5ABD as Linear Gradient:

I'll love you till the ocean Is folded and hung up to dry And the seven stars go squawking Like geese about the sky.

W. H. Auden
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #2B5ABD)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #2B5ABD?

RGB Value for #2B5ABD is rgb(43, 90, 189).

What is the RGB percentage of #2B5ABD?

RGB percentage for #2B5ABD is 16% Red 35% Green 74% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #2B5ABD?

CMYK Color Model of #2B5ABD is 77 Cyan 52 Magenta 0 Yellow 26 Black.

What is the HSL value of #2B5ABD?

HSL Value of #2B5ABD is 221°(degrees) Hue 63 Saturation 45 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #2B5ABD?

HSV Value of #2B5ABD is 221 Hue 77 Saturation 74 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #2B5ABD?

XYZ Color Model of #2B5ABD is 13.83, 11.5, 49.62.