#278b6f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #278b6f is composed of 15.3% red, 54.5% green and 43.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 71.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 20.1% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 163.2 degrees, a saturation of 56.2% and a lightness of 34.9%. #278b6f color hex could be obtained by blending #4effde with #001700. Closest websafe color is: #339966.

    • R 15
    • G 55
    • B 44
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 0
    • Y 20
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#278b6f color description : Dark cyan - lime green.

#278b6f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #278b6f has RGB values of R:39, G:139, B:111 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0, Y:0.2, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 2591599.

Hex triplet 278b6f #278b6f
RGB Decimal 39, 139, 111 rgb(39,139,111)
RGB Percent 15.3, 54.5, 43.5 rgb(15.3%,54.5%,43.5%)
CMYK 72, 0, 20, 45
HSL 163.2°, 56.2, 34.9 hsl(163.2,56.2%,34.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 163.2°, 71.9, 54.5
Web Safe 339966 #339966
CIE-LAB 51.886, -35.41, 6.823
XYZ 12.937, 20.043, 18.225
xyY 0.253, 0.391, 20.043
CIE-LCH 51.886, 36.061, 169.093
CIE-LUV 51.886, -38.659, 14.505
Hunter-Lab 44.769, -26.764, 7.203
Binary 00100111, 10001011, 01101111

Color Schemes with #278b6f

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Alternatives to #278b6f

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#278b6f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #278b6f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#278b6f;}
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Shades and Tints of #278b6f

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f1fbf8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #278b6f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #575b5a is the less saturated color, while #05ad7e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #278b6f 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
  • #6a6a6a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5d716b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #89826f Protanopia 1% of men
  • #907e7c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #448c96 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #65856f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6a8377 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #398b88 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population