#279eb2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #279eb2 is composed of 15.3% red, 62% green and 69.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.1% cyan, 11.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 188.6 degrees, a saturation of 64.1% and a lightness of 42.5%. #279eb2 color hex could be obtained by blending #4effff with #003d65. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 15
    • G 62
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#279eb2 color description : Dark cyan.

#279eb2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #279eb2 has RGB values of R:39, G:158, B:178 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 2596530.

Hex triplet 279eb2 #279eb2
RGB Decimal 39, 158, 178 rgb(39,158,178)
RGB Percent 15.3, 62, 69.8 rgb(15.3%,62%,69.8%)
CMYK 78, 11, 0, 30
HSL 188.6°, 64.1, 42.5 hsl(188.6,64.1%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 188.6°, 78.1, 69.8
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 59.977, -24.749, -19.541
XYZ 21.097, 28.097, 46.428
xyY 0.221, 0.294, 28.097
CIE-LCH 59.977, 31.533, 218.294
CIE-LUV 59.977, -41.171, -26.294
Hunter-Lab 53.007, -21.718, -14.827
Binary 00100111, 10011110, 10110010

Color Schemes with #279eb2

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Alternatives to #279eb2

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#279eb2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #279eb2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#279eb2;}
.background {background-color:#279eb2;}
.border {border:1px solid #279eb2;}

Shades and Tints of #279eb2

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 #279eb2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6e6f is the less saturated color, while #06b6d3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #279eb2 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
  • #7d7d7d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6c8488 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9195ad Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8f93bb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2ba4b0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6a98af Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6997b8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #29a1b0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population