#2a8fbd - Christmas Blue color

A clear, medium-blue with a cool teal leaning, this shade evokes the clarity of shallow coastal waters under bright sunlight. It feels fresh, modern and reassuring—energetic without being loud—making it well suited for user interfaces, branding, and nautical themes. The color balances vibrancy with calm, pairing beautifully with crisp whites, soft grays, warm corals, and sandy neutrals. It conveys trustworthiness, approachability, and a touch of sophistication, while still retaining an invigorating, friendly presence.

color #2a8fbd

#2a8fbd color RGB value is 42, 143, 189, and the CMYK value is 0.778, 0.243, 0.00, 0.259. Alternative names for that color are: christmas blue, teal, steelblue, boston blue, blue green, violet.

Color Conversion

Name
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CSS
RGB(0-255)
42, 143, 189
rgb(42, 143, 189)
CMYK
0.778, 0.243, 0.00, 0.259
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sRGB
0.165, 0.561, 0.741
rgb(16.5% 56.1% 74.1%)
Adobe® 98 RGB compatible
0.343, 0.556, 0.729
color(a98-rgb 0.343 0.556 0.729)
HCT
235, 44.8, 55.9
color(--hct 235 30.9% 55.9%)
HSL
199, 63.6, 45.3
hsl(199 63.6% 45.3%)
HSV
199, 77.8, 74.1
color(--hsv 199 77.8% 74.1%)
HWB
199, 16.5, 25.9
hwb(199 16.5% 25.9%)
Lab
55.4, -17.4, -32.8
lab(55.4 -17.4 -32.8)
P3
0.289, 0.553, 0.724
color(display-p3 0.289 0.553 0.724)
XYZ D50
0.189, 0.233, 0.390
color(xyz-d50 0.189 0.233 0.39)

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HEX:#2a8fbd
RGB:42 143 189
HSL:198.78deg 63.64% 45.29%
HEX:#bd582a
RGB:189 88 42
HSL:18.78deg 63.64% 45.29%

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