#279fb2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #279fb2 is composed of 15.3% red, 62.4% green and 69.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.1% cyan, 10.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 30.2% black. It has a hue angle of 188.2 degrees, a saturation of 64.1% and a lightness of 42.5%. #279fb2 color hex could be obtained by blending #4effff with #003f65. 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

#279fb2 color description : Dark cyan.

#279fb2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #279fb2 has RGB values of R:39, G:159, B:178 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 2596786.

Hex triplet 279fb2 #279fb2
RGB Decimal 39, 159, 178 rgb(39,159,178)
RGB Percent 15.3, 62.4, 69.8 rgb(15.3%,62.4%,69.8%)
CMYK 78, 11, 0, 30
HSL 188.2°, 64.1, 42.5 hsl(188.2,64.1%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 188.2°, 78.1, 69.8
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 60.284, -25.257, -19.072
XYZ 21.268, 28.44, 46.486
xyY 0.221, 0.296, 28.44
CIE-LCH 60.284, 31.649, 217.058
CIE-LUV 60.284, -41.528, -25.494
Hunter-Lab 53.329, -22.138, -14.351
Binary 00100111, 10011111, 10110010

Color Schemes with #279fb2

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Alternatives to #279fb2

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#279fb2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #279fb2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#279fb2;}
.background {background-color:#279fb2;}
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Shades and Tints of #279fb2

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 #279fb2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6e6f is the less saturated color, while #06b7d3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #279fb2 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
  • #9295ad Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9094bb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2ca4b0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6b99af Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6a98b8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2aa2b1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population