#2879bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2879bb is composed of 15.7% red, 47.5% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.6% cyan, 35.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 206.9 degrees, a saturation of 64.8% and a lightness of 44.5%. #2879bb color hex could be obtained by blending #50f2ff with #000077. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 35
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2879bb color description : Strong blue.

#2879bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2879bb has RGB values of R:40, G:121, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.35, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2652603.

Hex triplet 2879bb #2879bb
RGB Decimal 40, 121, 187 rgb(40,121,187)
RGB Percent 15.7, 47.5, 73.3 rgb(15.7%,47.5%,73.3%)
CMYK 79, 35, 0, 27
HSL 206.9°, 64.8, 44.5 hsl(206.9,64.8%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.9°, 78.6, 73.3
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.145, -0.865, -41.517
XYZ 16.68, 17.712, 49.551
xyY 0.199, 0.211, 17.712
CIE-LCH 49.145, 41.526, 268.807
CIE-LUV 49.145, -27.5, -62.923
Hunter-Lab 42.086, -2.906, -40.346
Binary 00101000, 01111001, 10111011

Color Schemes with #2879bb

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Alternatives to #2879bb

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#2879bb Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2879bb;}
.background {background-color:#2879bb;}
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Shades and Tints of #2879bb

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, #020609 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2879bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e7275 is the less saturated color, while #057dde is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2879bb 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
  • #686868 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5b6b79 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6279b9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4e7cc0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008891 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4d79ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #407bbe Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e82a0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population