#2979ba Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2979ba is composed of 16.1% red, 47.5% green and 72.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78% cyan, 34.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.1% black. It has a hue angle of 206.9 degrees, a saturation of 63.9% and a lightness of 44.5%. #2979ba color hex could be obtained by blending #52f2ff with #000075. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 35
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2979ba color description : Strong blue.

#2979ba Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2979ba has RGB values of R:41, G:121, B:186 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.35, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2718138.

Hex triplet 2979ba #2979ba
RGB Decimal 41, 121, 186 rgb(41,121,186)
RGB Percent 16.1, 47.5, 72.9 rgb(16.1%,47.5%,72.9%)
CMYK 78, 35, 0, 27
HSL 206.9°, 63.9, 44.5 hsl(206.9,63.9%,44.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.9°, 78, 72.9
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.118, -1.124, -40.983
XYZ 16.613, 17.69, 48.991
xyY 0.199, 0.212, 17.69
CIE-LCH 49.118, 40.998, 268.429
CIE-LUV 49.118, -27.406, -62.041
Hunter-Lab 42.059, -3.1, -39.619
Binary 00101001, 01111001, 10111010

Color Schemes with #2979ba

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Alternatives to #2979ba

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#2979ba Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2979ba

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2979ba;}
.background {background-color:#2979ba;}
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Shades and Tints of #2979ba

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 #f8fbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2979ba

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7274 is the less saturated color, while #067ddd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2979ba 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
  • #6379b8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #507cbf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008791 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4d79b9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #417bbd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e82a0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population