#279cb2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #279cb2 is composed of 15.3% red, 61.2% green and 69.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.1% cyan, 12.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 189.5 degrees, a saturation of 64.1% and a lightness of 42.5%. #279cb2 color hex could be obtained by blending #4effff with #003965. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 15
    • G 61
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#279cb2 color description : Dark cyan.

#279cb2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #279cb2 has RGB values of R:39, G:156, B:178 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 2596018.

Hex triplet 279cb2 #279cb2
RGB Decimal 39, 156, 178 rgb(39,156,178)
RGB Percent 15.3, 61.2, 69.8 rgb(15.3%,61.2%,69.8%)
CMYK 78, 12, 0, 30
HSL 189.5°, 64.1, 42.5 hsl(189.5,64.1%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.5°, 78.1, 69.8
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 59.362, -23.725, -20.479
XYZ 20.759, 27.421, 46.316
xyY 0.22, 0.29, 27.421
CIE-LCH 59.362, 31.342, 220.8
CIE-LUV 59.362, -40.455, -27.896
Hunter-Lab 52.365, -20.876, -15.786
Binary 00100111, 10011100, 10110010

Color Schemes with #279cb2

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Alternatives to #279cb2

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#279cb2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #279cb2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#279cb2;}
.background {background-color:#279cb2;}
.border {border:1px solid #279cb2;}

Shades and Tints of #279cb2

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 #f0fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #279cb2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6e6f is the less saturated color, while #06b3d3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #279cb2 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
  • #7c7c7c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6b8287 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8f93ad Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8c92bb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #29a2ae Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6996af Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6795b8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #28a0af Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population