#2872A4
Blue
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About #2872A4 Blue
#2872A4 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 114 green, and 164 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 204°, saturation of 61%, and lightness of 40%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #2872A4 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
204°
Hue
61%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #2872A4 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #2872A4 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#2872A4 on White
Contrast Ratio5.21:1
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Aa#2872A4 on Black
Contrast Ratio4.03:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #2872A4 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #2872A4 |
| RGB | rgb(40, 114, 164) |
| HSL | hsl(204, 61%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 114, 164 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 44.7%, 64.3% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 76%, 30%, 0%, 36% |
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