#278caf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #278caf is composed of 15.3% red, 54.9% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.7% cyan, 20% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 195.4 degrees, a saturation of 63.6% and a lightness of 42%. #278caf color hex could be obtained by blending #4effff with #00195f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 15
    • G 55
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#278caf color description : Dark blue.

#278caf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #278caf has RGB values of R:39, G:140, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 2591919.

Hex triplet 278caf #278caf
RGB Decimal 39, 140, 175 rgb(39,140,175)
RGB Percent 15.3, 54.9, 68.6 rgb(15.3%,54.9%,68.6%)
CMYK 78, 20, 0, 31
HSL 195.4°, 63.6, 42 hsl(195.4,63.6%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.4°, 77.7, 68.6
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 54.324, -16.251, -26.514
XYZ 17.951, 22.281, 43.91
xyY 0.213, 0.265, 22.281
CIE-LCH 54.324, 31.098, 238.494
CIE-LUV 54.324, -34.926, -38.086
Hunter-Lab 47.203, -14.724, -22.112
Binary 00100111, 10001100, 10101111

Color Schemes with #278caf

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Alternatives to #278caf

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#278caf Preview

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Shades and Tints of #278caf

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, #030c0f is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #278caf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696c6d is the less saturated color, while #069cd0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #278caf 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
  • #727272 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #63777e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7e87ab Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7786b7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #1595a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5e88ac Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5a88b4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #1c92a5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population