#2979ab Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2979ab is composed of 16.1% red, 47.5% green and 67.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76% cyan, 29.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.9% black. It has a hue angle of 203.1 degrees, a saturation of 61.3% and a lightness of 41.6%. #2979ab color hex could be obtained by blending #52f2ff with #000057. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 67
    RGB color chart
    • C 76
    • M 29
    • Y 0
    • K 33
    CMYK color chart

#2979ab color description : Dark blue.

#2979ab Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2979ab has RGB values of R:41, G:121, B:171 and CMYK values of C:0.76, M:0.29, Y:0, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 2718123.

Hex triplet 2979ab #2979ab
RGB Decimal 41, 121, 171 rgb(41,121,171)
RGB Percent 16.1, 47.5, 67.1 rgb(16.1%,47.5%,67.1%)
CMYK 76, 29, 0, 33
HSL 203.1°, 61.3, 41.6 hsl(203.1,61.3%,41.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 203.1°, 76, 67.1
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 48.367, -6.64, -33.478
XYZ 15.101, 17.085, 41.028
xyY 0.206, 0.233, 17.085
CIE-LCH 48.367, 34.13, 258.782
CIE-LUV 48.367, -28.114, -49.373
Hunter-Lab 41.334, -7.123, -29.916
Binary 00101001, 01111001, 10101011

Color Schemes with #2979ab

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Alternatives to #2979ab

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#2979ab Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #2979ab

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, #03090d is the darkest color, while #fcfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2979ab

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #626c72 is the less saturated color, while #0082d4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2979ab 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
  • #676767 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5b6b75 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6978a9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5d79b1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00858f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5178aa Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4a79af Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e8199 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population