#2A52BE Hex Code
Color Name: Cerulean Blue
What is hex #2A52BE Color?
The color name of hex code #2A52BE is Cerulean Blue. The RGB values are (42, 82, 190) which means it is composed of
13% red, 26% green and 61% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:78 M:57 Y:0 K:26. In the HSV/HSB scale, #2A52BE has a hue of 224°, 78% saturation and a brightness value of 75%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #2A52BE Color Codes
| Color Name | Cerulean Blue |
| RGB Values | (42, 82, 190) |
| CMYK Values | (78%, 57%, 0%, 26%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (224°, 78%, 75%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #3366CC |
| Inverse Color | #D5AD41 [Gold (Metallic)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7455 C |
| Closest RAL | 5015 [Sky blue] |
| Complementary Color | #BE962A [University Of California Gold] |
| #2A52BE Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #696969 |
| Desaturated | #747474 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #525252 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #515151 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #949494 |
Hex #2A52BE Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #2A52BE is #BE962A which is called University Of California Gold. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #2A52BE color is offered by #BE962A. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #2A52BE are #4C2ABE and #2A9CBE, called Ocean Blue and Moonstone, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #2A52BE with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #2A52BE are #BE4C2A (Dark Pastel Red) and #9CBE2A (Yellow-Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#2A52BE triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #BE2A52 (Dingy Dungeon) and #52BE2A (Kelly Green) along with #2A52BE, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #2A52BE has #BE2A52 (Dingy Dungeon), #BE962A (University Of California Gold) and #2ABE96 (Mountain Meadow). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #2A52BE contains #BE2A9C (Byzantine), #BE962A (University Of California Gold) and #2ABE4C (American Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #2A52BE Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #2A52BE rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 2A52BE Color
Tints
5575CB- 6A86D2
- 7F97D8
- 95A9DF
- AABAE5
- BFCBEC
- D4DCF2
- EAEEF9
Tones
- 3B5BB2
- 4460AB
- 4C64A5
- 55699F
- 5E6E99
- 667293
- 6F778C
- 777B86
Shades
- 224298
- 1D3985
- 193172
- 15295F
- 11214C
- 0D1939
- 081026
- 040813
#2A52BE Color Patterns
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#2A52BE Honeycomb Pattern
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#2A52BE Houndstooth Pattern
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#2A52BE Trellis Pattern
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#2A52BE Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
