#2979bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2979bd is composed of 16.1% red, 47.5% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.3% cyan, 36% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 207.6 degrees, a saturation of 64.3% and a lightness of 45.1%. #2979bd color hex could be obtained by blending #52f2ff with #00007b. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#2979bd color description : Strong blue.

#2979bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2979bd has RGB values of R:41, G:121, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 2718141.

Hex triplet 2979bd #2979bd
RGB Decimal 41, 121, 189 rgb(41,121,189)
RGB Percent 16.1, 47.5, 74.1 rgb(16.1%,47.5%,74.1%)
CMYK 78, 36, 0, 26
HSL 207.6°, 64.3, 45.1 hsl(207.6,64.3%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.6°, 78.3, 74.1
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.276, -0.007, -42.461
XYZ 16.935, 17.819, 50.688
xyY 0.198, 0.209, 17.819
CIE-LCH 49.276, 42.461, 269.99
CIE-LUV 49.276, -27.272, -64.541
Hunter-Lab 42.212, -2.26, -41.646
Binary 00101001, 01111001, 10111101

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Alternatives to #2979bd

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#2979bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2979bd

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #2979bd

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 #2979bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707376 is the less saturated color, while #067ce0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2979bd 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
  • #696969 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5c6c7a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #617abb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4c7cc1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008891 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4d79bc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3f7bc0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e82a1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population