#12979e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #12979e is composed of 7.1% red, 59.2% green and 62% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 88.6% cyan, 4.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 183 degrees, a saturation of 79.5% and a lightness of 34.5%. #12979e color hex could be obtained by blending #24ffff with #002f3d. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 7
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 89
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#12979e color description : Dark cyan.

#12979e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #12979e has RGB values of R:18, G:151, B:158 and CMYK values of C:0.89, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 1218462.

Hex triplet 12979e #12979e
RGB Decimal 18, 151, 158 rgb(18,151,158)
RGB Percent 7.1, 59.2, 62 rgb(7.1%,59.2%,62%)
CMYK 89, 4, 0, 38
HSL 183°, 79.5, 34.5 hsl(183,79.5%,34.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 183°, 88.6, 62
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 56.81, -29.466, -13.014
XYZ 17.486, 24.729, 36.197
xyY 0.223, 0.315, 24.729
CIE-LCH 56.81, 32.212, 203.83
CIE-LUV 56.81, -42.179, -15.17
Hunter-Lab 49.728, -24.258, -8.348
Binary 00010010, 10010111, 10011110

Color Schemes with #12979e

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Alternatives to #12979e

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#12979e Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#12979e;}
.background {background-color:#12979e;}
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Shades and Tints of #12979e

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, #021011 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #12979e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #565a5a is the less saturated color, while #04a3ac is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #12979e 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
  • #8d8d9a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8d8ba9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #259ba7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #60909b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #608fa5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #1e9aa3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population