#2979cf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2979cf is composed of 16.1% red, 47.5% green and 81.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80.2% cyan, 41.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 18.8% black. It has a hue angle of 211.1 degrees, a saturation of 66.9% and a lightness of 48.6%. #2979cf color hex could be obtained by blending #52f2ff with #00009f. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 81
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 42
    • Y 0
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#2979cf color description : Strong blue.

#2979cf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2979cf has RGB values of R:41, G:121, B:207 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.42, Y:0, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 2718159.

Hex triplet 2979cf #2979cf
RGB Decimal 41, 121, 207 rgb(41,121,207)
RGB Percent 16.1, 47.5, 81.2 rgb(16.1%,47.5%,81.2%)
CMYK 80, 42, 0, 19
HSL 211.1°, 66.9, 48.6 hsl(211.1,66.9%,48.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 211.1°, 80.2, 81.2
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 50.275, 6.747, -51.17
XYZ 19.012, 18.65, 61.626
xyY 0.191, 0.188, 18.65
CIE-LCH 50.275, 51.612, 277.511
CIE-LUV 50.275, -26.534, -79.267
Hunter-Lab 43.185, 3.008, -54.378
Binary 00101001, 01111001, 11001111

Color Schemes with #2979cf

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Alternatives to #2979cf

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#2979cf Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #2979cf

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, #02060b is the darkest color, while #f9fbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2979cf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757c83 is the less saturated color, while #0378f5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2979cf 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
  • #5e6e7f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #577cce Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3180d1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008b94 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #467ace Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #2e7dd0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e84a9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population