#12979b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #12979b is composed of 7.1% red, 59.2% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 88.4% cyan, 2.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 181.8 degrees, a saturation of 79.2% and a lightness of 33.9%. #12979b color hex could be obtained by blending #24ffff with #002f37. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 7
    • G 59
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 88
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#12979b color description : Dark cyan.

#12979b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #12979b has RGB values of R:18, G:151, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.88, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 1218459.

Hex triplet 12979b #12979b
RGB Decimal 18, 151, 155 rgb(18,151,155)
RGB Percent 7.1, 59.2, 60.8 rgb(7.1%,59.2%,60.8%)
CMYK 88, 3, 0, 39
HSL 181.8°, 79.2, 33.9 hsl(181.8,79.2%,33.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 181.8°, 88.4, 60.8
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 56.71, -30.423, -11.451
XYZ 17.231, 24.627, 34.854
xyY 0.225, 0.321, 24.627
CIE-LCH 56.71, 32.507, 200.626
CIE-LUV 56.71, -42.407, -12.612
Hunter-Lab 49.625, -24.866, -6.904
Binary 00010010, 10010111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #12979b

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Alternatives to #12979b

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#12979b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #12979b

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, #020e0e is the darkest color, while #fcffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #12979b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #555858 is the less saturated color, while #05a4a8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #12979b 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
  • #707070 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5d7879 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8d8d97 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8e8ba6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #289ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #609098 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #618fa2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2099a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population