#2979cc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2979cc is composed of 16.1% red, 47.5% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79.9% cyan, 40.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 210.6 degrees, a saturation of 66.5% and a lightness of 48%. #2979cc color hex could be obtained by blending #52f2ff with #000099. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 41
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#2979cc color description : Strong blue.

#2979cc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2979cc has RGB values of R:41, G:121, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.41, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 2718156.

Hex triplet 2979cc #2979cc
RGB Decimal 41, 121, 204 rgb(41,121,204)
RGB Percent 16.1, 47.5, 80 rgb(16.1%,47.5%,80%)
CMYK 80, 41, 0, 20
HSL 210.6°, 66.5, 48 hsl(210.6,66.5%,48%)
HSV (or HSB) 210.6°, 79.9, 80
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 50.102, 5.616, -49.737
XYZ 18.648, 18.504, 59.712
xyY 0.193, 0.191, 18.504
CIE-LCH 50.102, 50.053, 276.442
CIE-LUV 50.102, -26.65, -76.848
Hunter-Lab 43.017, 2.104, -52.19
Binary 00101001, 01111001, 11001100

Color Schemes with #2979cc

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Alternatives to #2979cc

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#2979cc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2979cc

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

Shades and Tints of #2979cc

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, #020508 is the darkest color, while #f7fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2979cc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747a81 is the less saturated color, while #0378f2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2979cc 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
  • #6b6b6b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5e6e7e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #597bcb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #377fce Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008a93 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #477acb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #327dcd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e84a8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population