#2979c3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2979c3 is composed of 16.1% red, 47.5% green and 76.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79% cyan, 37.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 23.5% black. It has a hue angle of 208.8 degrees, a saturation of 65.3% and a lightness of 46.3%. #2979c3 color hex could be obtained by blending #52f2ff with #000087. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 76
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 38
    • Y 0
    • K 24
    CMYK color chart

#2979c3 color description : Strong blue.

#2979c3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2979c3 has RGB values of R:41, G:121, B:195 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.38, Y:0, K:0.24. Its decimal value is 2718147.

Hex triplet 2979c3 #2979c3
RGB Decimal 41, 121, 195 rgb(41,121,195)
RGB Percent 16.1, 47.5, 76.5 rgb(16.1%,47.5%,76.5%)
CMYK 79, 38, 0, 24
HSL 208.8°, 65.3, 46.3 hsl(208.8,65.3%,46.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.8°, 79, 76.5
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.599, 2.235, -45.394
XYZ 17.6, 18.085, 54.19
xyY 0.196, 0.201, 18.085
CIE-LCH 49.599, 45.449, 272.818
CIE-LUV 49.599, -27.014, -69.505
Hunter-Lab 42.526, -0.547, -45.783
Binary 00101001, 01111001, 11000011

Color Schemes with #2979c3

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Alternatives to #2979c3

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#2979c3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2979c3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2979c3;}
.background {background-color:#2979c3;}
.border {border:1px solid #2979c3;}

Shades and Tints of #2979c3

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, #000001 is the darkest color, while #eff6fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2979c3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #72767a is the less saturated color, while #057ae7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2979c3 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
  • #6a6a6a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5d6d7c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5e7ac1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #457dc7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008992 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4b7ac2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3b7cc5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e83a4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population