#2979b4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2979b4 is composed of 16.1% red, 47.5% green and 70.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.2% cyan, 32.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 205.5 degrees, a saturation of 62.9% and a lightness of 43.3%. #2979b4 color hex could be obtained by blending #52f2ff with #000069. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 33
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#2979b4 color description : Strong blue.

#2979b4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2979b4 has RGB values of R:41, G:121, B:180 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.33, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 2718132.

Hex triplet 2979b4 #2979b4
RGB Decimal 41, 121, 180 rgb(41,121,180)
RGB Percent 16.1, 47.5, 70.6 rgb(16.1%,47.5%,70.6%)
CMYK 77, 33, 0, 29
HSL 205.5°, 62.9, 43.3 hsl(205.5,62.9%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.5°, 77.2, 70.6
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 48.81, -3.344, -38.004
XYZ 15.988, 17.44, 45.701
xyY 0.202, 0.22, 17.44
CIE-LCH 48.81, 38.151, 264.971
CIE-LUV 48.81, -27.681, -57.004
Hunter-Lab 41.761, -4.745, -35.651
Binary 00101001, 01111001, 10110100

Color Schemes with #2979b4

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Alternatives to #2979b4

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#2979b4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2979b4

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2979b4;}
.background {background-color:#2979b4;}
.border {border:1px solid #2979b4;}

Shades and Tints of #2979b4

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, #010304 is the darkest color, while #f3f8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2979b4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d6f70 is the less saturated color, while #077ed6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2979b4 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
  • #5b6b77 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6579b2 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #557bb9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008790 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4f79b3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #457ab7 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e829d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population