#279cb1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #279cb1 is composed of 15.3% red, 61.2% green and 69.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78% cyan, 11.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 30.6% black. It has a hue angle of 189.1 degrees, a saturation of 63.9% and a lightness of 42.4%. #279cb1 color hex could be obtained by blending #4effff with #003963. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 15
    • G 61
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#279cb1 color description : Dark cyan.

#279cb1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #279cb1 has RGB values of R:39, G:156, B:177 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 2596017.

Hex triplet 279cb1 #279cb1
RGB Decimal 39, 156, 177 rgb(39,156,177)
RGB Percent 15.3, 61.2, 69.4 rgb(15.3%,61.2%,69.4%)
CMYK 78, 12, 0, 31
HSL 189.1°, 63.9, 42.4 hsl(189.1,63.9%,42.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.1°, 78, 69.4
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 59.325, -24.052, -19.97
XYZ 20.659, 27.381, 45.789
xyY 0.22, 0.292, 27.381
CIE-LCH 59.325, 31.262, 219.702
CIE-LUV 59.325, -40.523, -27.03
Hunter-Lab 52.327, -21.099, -15.254
Binary 00100111, 10011100, 10110001

Color Schemes with #279cb1

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Alternatives to #279cb1

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#279cb1 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #279cb1

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CSS codes
.text {color:#279cb1;}
.background {background-color:#279cb1;}
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Shades and Tints of #279cb1

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #effafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #279cb1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696e6f is the less saturated color, while #06b3d2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #279cb1 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
  • #7b7b7b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6a8286 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8f93ac Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8d92ba Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2aa2ae Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6996ae Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6795b7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #29a0af Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population