#279baf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #279baf is composed of 15.3% red, 60.8% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.7% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 188.8 degrees, a saturation of 63.6% and a lightness of 42%. #279baf color hex could be obtained by blending #4effff with #00375f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 15
    • G 61
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#279baf color description : Dark cyan.

#279baf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #279baf has RGB values of R:39, G:155, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 2595759.

Hex triplet 279baf #279baf
RGB Decimal 39, 155, 175 rgb(39,155,175)
RGB Percent 15.3, 60.8, 68.6 rgb(15.3%,60.8%,68.6%)
CMYK 78, 11, 0, 31
HSL 188.8°, 63.6, 42 hsl(188.8,63.6%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 188.8°, 77.7, 68.6
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 58.944, -24.191, -19.419
XYZ 20.294, 26.967, 44.691
xyY 0.221, 0.293, 26.967
CIE-LCH 58.944, 31.021, 218.756
CIE-LUV 58.944, -40.301, -26.1
Hunter-Lab 51.93, -21.122, -14.674
Binary 00100111, 10011011, 10101111

Color Schemes with #279baf

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Alternatives to #279baf

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#279baf Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #279baf

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #030d0f is the darkest color, while #feffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #279baf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696d6d is the less saturated color, while #06b2d0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #279baf is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #7b7b7b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6a8185 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8e92aa Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8c91b8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2ba1ad Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6995ac Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6794b5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #299ead Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population