#2978bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2978bd is composed of 16.1% red, 47.1% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.3% cyan, 36.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 208 degrees, a saturation of 64.3% and a lightness of 45.1%. #2978bd color hex could be obtained by blending #52f0ff with #00007b. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 37
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#2978bd color description : Strong blue.

#2978bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2978bd has RGB values of R:41, G:120, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.37, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 2717885.

Hex triplet 2978bd #2978bd
RGB Decimal 41, 120, 189 rgb(41,120,189)
RGB Percent 16.1, 47.1, 74.1 rgb(16.1%,47.1%,74.1%)
CMYK 78, 37, 0, 26
HSL 208°, 64.3, 45.1 hsl(208,64.3%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 208°, 78.3, 74.1
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 48.979, 0.6, -42.931
XYZ 16.814, 17.577, 50.648
xyY 0.198, 0.207, 17.577
CIE-LCH 48.979, 42.935, 270.8
CIE-LUV 48.979, -26.936, -65.263
Hunter-Lab 41.925, -1.781, -42.278
Binary 00101001, 01111000, 10111101

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Alternatives to #2978bd

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#2978bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2978bd

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #2978bd

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, #03070c is the darkest color, while #fbfcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2978bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707376 is the less saturated color, while #067ae0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2978bd 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
  • #6079bc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4a7cc1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008790 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4c78bc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3e7abf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e81a0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population