#2978b7 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2978b7 is composed of 16.1% red, 47.1% green and 71.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.6% cyan, 34.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 28.2% black. It has a hue angle of 206.6 degrees, a saturation of 63.4% and a lightness of 43.9%. #2978b7 color hex could be obtained by blending #52f0ff with #00006f. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 34
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#2978b7 color description : Strong blue.

#2978b7 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2978b7 has RGB values of R:41, G:120, B:183 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.34, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 2717879.

Hex triplet 2978b7 #2978b7
RGB Decimal 41, 120, 183 rgb(41,120,183)
RGB Percent 16.1, 47.1, 71.8 rgb(16.1%,47.1%,71.8%)
CMYK 78, 34, 0, 28
HSL 206.6°, 63.4, 43.9 hsl(206.6,63.4%,43.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.6°, 77.6, 71.8
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 48.663, -1.634, -39.97
XYZ 16.176, 17.322, 47.288
xyY 0.2, 0.214, 17.322
CIE-LCH 48.663, 40.004, 267.659
CIE-LUV 48.663, -27.2, -60.263
Hunter-Lab 41.62, -3.457, -38.231
Binary 00101001, 01111000, 10110111

Color Schemes with #2978b7

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Alternatives to #2978b7

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#2978b7 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2978b7

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2978b7;}
.background {background-color:#2978b7;}
.border {border:1px solid #2978b7;}

Shades and Tints of #2978b7

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, #020407 is the darkest color, while #f6fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2978b7

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e7072 is the less saturated color, while #077cd9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2978b7 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
  • #5b6b78 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6378b5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #517bbc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008690 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4d78b6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #427aba Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e819e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population