#2f51c5 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2f51c5 is composed of 18.4% red, 31.8% green and 77.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.1% cyan, 58.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 22.7% black. It has a hue angle of 226.4 degrees, a saturation of 61.5% and a lightness of 47.8%. #2f51c5 color hex could be obtained by blending #5ea2ff with #00008b. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 18
    • G 32
    • B 77
    RGB color chart
    • C 76
    • M 59
    • Y 0
    • K 23
    CMYK color chart

#2f51c5 color description : Strong blue.

#2f51c5 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2f51c5 has RGB values of R:47, G:81, B:197 and CMYK values of C:0.76, M:0.59, Y:0, K:0.23. Its decimal value is 3101125.

Hex triplet 2f51c5 #2f51c5
RGB Decimal 47, 81, 197 rgb(47,81,197)
RGB Percent 18.4, 31.8, 77.3 rgb(18.4%,31.8%,77.3%)
CMYK 76, 59, 0, 23
HSL 226.4°, 61.5, 47.8 hsl(226.4,61.5%,47.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 226.4°, 76.1, 77.3
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 38.759, 29.221, -63.998
XYZ 14.191, 10.519, 54.103
xyY 0.18, 0.133, 10.519
CIE-LCH 38.759, 70.354, 294.541
CIE-LUV 38.759, -14.128, -93.278
Hunter-Lab 32.434, 21.34, -76.199
Binary 00101111, 01010001, 11000101

Color Schemes with #2f51c5

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Alternatives to #2f51c5

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#2f51c5 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2f51c5

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2f51c5;}
.background {background-color:#2f51c5;}
.border {border:1px solid #2f51c5;}

Shades and Tints of #2f51c5

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #020307 is the darkest color, while #f6f8fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2f51c5

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717583 is the less saturated color, while #0037f4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2f51c5 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #545454 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4d536b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #0060bd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0066a5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #006d74 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #115bc0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #115eb0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #116391 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population