#2A5CAB Hex Code
Color Name: Cyan Cobalt Blue
What is hex #2A5CAB Color?
The color name of hex code #2A5CAB is Cyan Cobalt Blue. The RGB values are (42, 92, 171) which means it is composed of
14% red, 30% green and 56% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:76 M:46 Y:0 K:33. In the HSV/HSB scale, #2A5CAB has a hue of 217°, 75% saturation and a brightness value of 67%.
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 #2A5CAB Color Codes
| Color Name | Cyan Cobalt Blue |
| RGB Values | (42, 92, 171) |
| CMYK Values | (76%, 46%, 0%, 33%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (217°, 75%, 67%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #336699 |
| Inverse Color | #D5A354 [Indian Yellow] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2133 C |
| Closest RAL | 5007 [Brilliant blue] |
| Complementary Color | #AB792A [Copper] |
| #2A5CAB Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #666666 |
| Desaturated | #6B6B6B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #565656 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #575757 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #999999 |
Hex #2A5CAB Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #2A5CAB is #AB792A which is called Copper. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #2A5CAB color is offered by #AB792A. 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 #2A5CAB are #392AAB and #2A9DAB, called Blue (Pigment) and Light Sea Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #2A5CAB 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 #2A5CAB are #AB392A (Sweet Brown) and #9DAB2A (Citron). 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
#2A5CAB triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #AB2A5C (Maroon (X11)) and #5CAB2A (Green (RYB)) along with #2A5CAB, 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 #2A5CAB has #AB2A5C (Maroon (X11)), #AB792A (Copper) and #2AAB79 (Jungle Green). 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 #2A5CAB contains #AB2A9D (Byzantine), #AB792A (Copper) and #2AAB39 (Wageningen 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 #2A5CAB Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #2A5CAB 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 2A5CAB Color
Tints
557DBC- 6A8DC4
- 7F9DCD
- 95AED5
- AABEDD
- BFCEE6
- D4DEEE
- EAEFF7
Tones
- 3B63A2
- 44679E
- 4C6A9A
- 556E96
- 5E7291
- 66758D
- 6F7989
- 777C84
Shades
- 224A89
- 1D4078
- 193767
- 152E56
- 112544
- 0D1C33
- 081222
- 040911
#2A5CAB Color Patterns
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#2A5CAB Gingham Checks
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#2A5CAB Honeycomb Pattern
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#2A5CAB Leaves Pattern
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#2A5CAB Houndstooth Pattern
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#2A5CAB Trellis Pattern
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#2A5CAB 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.
