#2A52DE Color Meaning and Information

#2A52DE Color Information

#2A52DE RGB value is (42, 82, 222). The hex color red value is 42, green is 82, and blue is 222. Its HSL format shows a hue of 227°, saturation of 73 percent, and lightness of52 percent. The CMYK process values are 81 percent, 63 percent, 0 percent, 13percent.

#2A52DE

rgb(42, 82, 222)

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#2A52DE Color Meaning

Color #2A52DE projects regal confidence, intellectual intensity, and vibrant authority. #2A52DE bright, saturated blue leans toward violet. Color #2A52DE associates with nobility, high achievement, and rare clarity. Historically, #2A52DE links to ceremonial robes. Psychologically, color #2A52DE stimulates focused thought and visionary ideas. #2A52DE conveys unwavering confidence and logical precision. Culturally, #2A52DE references heraldry and academic excellence. Spiritually, color #2A52DE aligns with the third eye chakra for intuitive knowledge.

Color Conversion

Convert #2A52DE across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#2A52DE

RGB

rgb(42, 82, 222)

HSL

hsl(227°, 73%, 52%)

CMYK

cmyk(81%, 63%, 0%, 13%)

HSV

hsv(227°, 81%, 87%)

XYZ

17.1570 11.8008 70.4807

Yxy

11.8008 0.1725 0.1187

Hunter Lab

34.3523 1.8973 -5.8355

CIE-Lab

40.8977 37.3287 -74.9088

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red42 / 255 (16%)

16%

Green82 / 255 (32%)

32%

Blue222 / 255 (87%)

87%

CMYK Values

Cyan81 / 100 (81%)

81%

Magenta63 / 100 (63%)

63%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Color Variations

#2A52DE harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#2A52DE harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #2A52DE for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#2A52DE

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.25:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.25:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.25:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #2A52DE appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#2A52DE

protanopia

#3b3cbc

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2A52DE;

Text Color

color: #2A52DE;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2A52DE;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2A52DE40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2A52DE;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2A52DE 0%, #152e87 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #2A52DE in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.