#2C74A0 Hex Color Code

#2C74A0

The Hexadecimal Color #2C74A0 is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #2C74A0 RGB value is rgb(44, 116, 160). RGB Color Model of #2C74A0 consists of 17% red, 45% green and 62% blue. HSL color Mode of #2C74A0 has 203°(degrees) Hue, 57% Saturation and 40% Lightness. #2C74A0 color has an wavelength of 492.18519nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #2C74A0 is #3399CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #2C74A0 is #379. The Closest Color to #2C74A0 is #4682B4. Official Name of #2C74A0 Hex Code is Astral. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #2C74A0 is 72 Cyan 28 Magenta 0 Yellow 37 Black and #2C74A0 CMY is 72, 28, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #2C74A0 is hsl(203,57,40, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(203, 72, 63). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #2C74A0 is 13.63, 15.56, 35.54.
Hex8 Value of #2C74A0 is #2C74A0FF. Decimal Value of #2C74A0 is 2913440 and Octal Value of #2C74A0 is 13072240. Binary Value of #2C74A0 is 101100, 1110100, 10100000 and Android of #2C74A0 is 4281103520 / 0xff2c74a0. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #2C74A0 is 0.211, 0.24, 0.24 and YIQ Color Space of #2C74A0 is 99.488, -57.042, -1.5352. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #2C74A0 is 10.9, 17.04, 35.2. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #2C74A0 is 46.39, -7.22, -30.13. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #2C74A0 is 46.39, -26.34, -43.64. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #2C74A0 is 46.39, 30.98, 256.52. Hunter Lab variable of #2C74A0 is 39.45, -7.35, -25.81.

#2C74A0 - Astral Color Image
#2C74A0 - Astral Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #2C74A0

RGB Percentages of #2C74A0

17%
45%
62%

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 #2C74A0

17.25%
34.68%
62.75%

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 #2C74A0

72%
28%
0%
37%

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 #2C74A0

To get 25% Saturated #2C74A0 Color, you need to convert the hex color #2C74A0 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 #2C74A0 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 #2C74A0

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 #2C74A0

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 #2C74A0

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 #2C74A0 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #2C74A0 to it's the darkest color.

#2C74A0 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(44, 116, 160)
RGB Percent 17%, 45%, 62%
RYB 44.0, 88.43, 160.0
CMYK 72, 28, 0, 37
CMY 72, 28, 0
HSL hsl(203, 57%, 40%)
HSLA hsl(203, 57%, 40%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(203, 72, 63)
XYZ 13.63, 15.56, 35.54
Hex8 Value #2C74A0FF
Decimal Value 2913440
Octal Value 13072240
Binary Value 101100,1110100,10100000
Android 4281103520 / 0xff2c74a0
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(203, 57%, 40%)
xyY 0.211, 0.24, 15.563
YIQ 99.488, -57.042, -1.5352
LMS 10.9, 17.04, 35.2
CieLAB 46.39, -7.22, -30.13
CieLUV : LCHuv 46.39, -26.34, -43.64
CieLCH : LCHab 46.39, 30.98, 256.52
Hunter Lab 39.45, -7.35, -25.81
YUV 99.488, 29.77, -48.68
YDbDr 99.488, 91.05, 105.52
YCbCr 101.44, 158.0, 93.23
YCoCg 109.0, 102.0, 7.0
YPbPr 99.49, 34.15, -39.58
Munsell Color System 10513.07 282.90/227.28

#2C74A0 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#2C74A0 as Background:

What is time? The shadow on the dial, the striking of the clock, the running of the sand, day and night, summer and winter, months, years, centuries-these are but arbitrary and outward signs, the measure of Time, not Time itself. Time is the Life of the Soul.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
<p style="background: #2C74A0">…</p>

#2C74A0 as Text Color:

I was greatly influenced by one of my teachers. She had a zeal not so much for perfection as for steady betterment-she demanded not excellence so much as integrity.

Edward R. Murrow
<p style="color: #2C74A0">…</p>

#2C74A0 as Text Shadow:

Of the two lots, the woman's lot of perpetual motherhood, and the man's of perpetual babyhood, I prefer the man's.

George Bernard Shaw
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #2C74A0">…</p>

#2C74A0 as Linear Gradient:

A young painter who cannot liberate himself from the influence of past generations is digging his own grave.

Henri Matisse
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #2C74A0)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #2C74A0?

RGB Value for #2C74A0 is rgb(44, 116, 160).

What is the RGB percentage of #2C74A0?

RGB percentage for #2C74A0 is 17% Red 45% Green 62% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #2C74A0?

CMYK Color Model of #2C74A0 is 72 Cyan 28 Magenta 0 Yellow 37 Black.

What is the HSL value of #2C74A0?

HSL Value of #2C74A0 is 203°(degrees) Hue 57 Saturation 40 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #2C74A0?

HSV Value of #2C74A0 is 203 Hue 72 Saturation 63 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #2C74A0?

XYZ Color Model of #2C74A0 is 13.63, 15.56, 35.54.