#2F81BB Hex Color Code

#2F81BB

The Hexadecimal Color #2F81BB is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #2F81BB RGB value is rgb(47, 129, 187). RGB Color Model of #2F81BB consists of 18% red, 50% green and 73% blue. HSL color Mode of #2F81BB has 205°(degrees) Hue, 60% Saturation and 46% Lightness. #2F81BB color has an wavelength of 490.92593nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #2F81BB is #3399CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #2F81BB is #38B. The Closest Color to #2F81BB is #4682B4. Official Name of #2F81BB Hex Code is Boston Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #2F81BB is 75 Cyan 31 Magenta 0 Yellow 27 Black and #2F81BB CMY is 75, 31, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #2F81BB is hsl(205,60,46, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(205, 75, 73). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #2F81BB is 17.99, 19.89, 49.9.
Hex8 Value of #2F81BB is #2F81BBFF. Decimal Value of #2F81BB is 3113403 and Octal Value of #2F81BB is 13700673. Binary Value of #2F81BB is 101111, 10000001, 10111011 and Android of #2F81BB is 4281303483 / 0xff2f81bb. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #2F81BB is 0.205, 0.227, 0.227 and YIQ Color Space of #2F81BB is 111.094, -67.4992, 0.7066. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #2F81BB is 13.62, 21.41, 49.4. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #2F81BB is 51.71, -4.79, -37.45. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #2F81BB is 51.71, -29.2, -56.63. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #2F81BB is 51.71, 37.76, 262.71. Hunter Lab variable of #2F81BB is 44.6, -6.04, -35.12.

#2F81BB - Boston Blue Color Image
#2F81BB - Boston Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #2F81BB

RGB Percentages of #2F81BB

18%
50%
73%

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 #2F81BB

18.43%
38.71%
73.33%

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 #2F81BB

75%
31%
0%
27%

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 #2F81BB

To get 25% Saturated #2F81BB Color, you need to convert the hex color #2F81BB 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 #2F81BB 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 #2F81BB

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 #2F81BB

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 #2F81BB

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 #2F81BB to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #2F81BB to it's the darkest color.

#2F81BB Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(47, 129, 187)
RGB Percent 18%, 50%, 73%
RYB 47.0, 98.71, 187.0
CMYK 75, 31, 0, 27
CMY 75, 31, 0
HSL hsl(205, 60%, 46%)
HSLA hsl(205, 60%, 46%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(205, 75, 73)
XYZ 17.99, 19.89, 49.9
Hex8 Value #2F81BBFF
Decimal Value 3113403
Octal Value 13700673
Binary Value 101111,10000001,10111011
Android 4281303483 / 0xff2f81bb
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(205, 60%, 46%)
xyY 0.205, 0.227, 19.891
YIQ 111.094, -67.4992, 0.7066
LMS 13.62, 21.41, 49.4
CieLAB 51.71, -4.79, -37.45
CieLUV : LCHuv 51.71, -29.2, -56.63
CieLCH : LCHab 51.71, 37.76, 262.71
Hunter Lab 44.6, -6.04, -35.12
YUV 111.094, 37.34, -56.23
YDbDr 111.094, 114.21, 121.89
YCbCr 111.41, 165.63, 87.84
YCoCg 123.0, 117.0, 6.0
YPbPr 111.09, 42.84, -45.72
Munsell Color System 10993.27 284.15/229.05

#2F81BB HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#2F81BB as Background:

A generous friendship no cold medium knows, Burns with one love, with one resentment glows; One should our interests and our passions be, My friend must hate the man that injures me.

Homer
<p style="background: #2F81BB">…</p>

#2F81BB as Text Color:

I have lost my seven best friends, which is to say God has had mercy on me seven times without realizing it. He lent a friendship, took it from me, sent me another.

Jean Cocteau
<p style="color: #2F81BB">…</p>

#2F81BB as Text Shadow:

The man who backbites an absent friend, nay, who does not stand up for him when another blames him, the man who angles for bursts of laughter and for the repute of a wit, who can invent what he never saw, who cannot keep a secret -- that man is black at heart: mark and avoid him.

Marcus Tullius Cicero
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #2F81BB">…</p>

#2F81BB as Linear Gradient:

We love everything on our own account; we even follow our own taste and inclination when we prefer our friends to ourselves; and yet it is this preference alone that constitutes true and perfect friendship.

Francois de La Rochefoucauld
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #2F81BB)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #2F81BB?

RGB Value for #2F81BB is rgb(47, 129, 187).

What is the RGB percentage of #2F81BB?

RGB percentage for #2F81BB is 18% Red 50% Green 73% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #2F81BB?

CMYK Color Model of #2F81BB is 75 Cyan 31 Magenta 0 Yellow 27 Black.

What is the HSL value of #2F81BB?

HSL Value of #2F81BB is 205°(degrees) Hue 60 Saturation 46 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #2F81BB?

HSV Value of #2F81BB is 205 Hue 75 Saturation 73 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #2F81BB?

XYZ Color Model of #2F81BB is 17.99, 19.89, 49.9.