#279af2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #279af2 is composed of 15.3% red, 60.4% green and 94.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 83.9% cyan, 36.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 5.1% black. It has a hue angle of 206 degrees, a saturation of 88.6% and a lightness of 55.1%. #279af2 color hex could be obtained by blending #4effff with #0035e5. Closest websafe color is: #3399ff.

    • R 15
    • G 60
    • B 95
    RGB color chart
    • C 84
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 5
    CMYK color chart

#279af2 color description : Bright blue.

#279af2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #279af2 has RGB values of R:39, G:154, B:242 and CMYK values of C:0.84, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.05. Its decimal value is 2595570.

Hex triplet 279af2 #279af2
RGB Decimal 39, 154, 242 rgb(39,154,242)
RGB Percent 15.3, 60.4, 94.9 rgb(15.3%,60.4%,94.9%)
CMYK 84, 36, 0, 5
HSL 206°, 88.6, 55.1 hsl(206,88.6%,55.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 206°, 83.9, 94.9
Web Safe 3399ff #3399ff
CIE-LAB 61.612, -0.203, -52.682
XYZ 28.415, 29.951, 88.283
xyY 0.194, 0.204, 29.951
CIE-LCH 61.612, 52.683, 269.779
CIE-LUV 61.612, -35.855, -84.348
Hunter-Lab 54.727, -3.092, -57.334
Binary 00100111, 10011010, 11110010

Color Schemes with #279af2

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Alternatives to #279af2

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#279af2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #279af2

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #279af2

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, #000406 is the darkest color, while #f3f9fe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #279af2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #888d91 is the less saturated color, while #1e9bfb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #279af2 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
  • #828282 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #708798 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7697ec Protanopia 1% of men
  • #589bf4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a9b4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5998ee Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #469af3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0ea3ca Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population