#2979d2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2979d2 is composed of 16.1% red, 47.5% green and 82.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80.5% cyan, 42.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 17.6% black. It has a hue angle of 211.6 degrees, a saturation of 67.3% and a lightness of 49.2%. #2979d2 color hex could be obtained by blending #52f2ff with #0000a5. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 42
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#2979d2 color description : Strong blue.

#2979d2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2979d2 has RGB values of R:41, G:121, B:210 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.42, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 2718162.

Hex triplet 2979d2 #2979d2
RGB Decimal 41, 121, 210 rgb(41,121,210)
RGB Percent 16.1, 47.5, 82.4 rgb(16.1%,47.5%,82.4%)
CMYK 80, 42, 0, 18
HSL 211.6°, 67.3, 49.2 hsl(211.6,67.3%,49.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 211.6°, 80.5, 82.4
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 50.45, 7.879, -52.595
XYZ 19.382, 18.798, 63.576
xyY 0.19, 0.185, 18.798
CIE-LCH 50.45, 53.182, 278.52
CIE-LUV 50.45, -26.422, -81.672
Hunter-Lab 43.356, 3.923, -56.591
Binary 00101001, 01111001, 11010010

Color Schemes with #2979d2

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Alternatives to #2979d2

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#2979d2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2979d2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2979d2;}
.background {background-color:#2979d2;}
.border {border:1px solid #2979d2;}

Shades and Tints of #2979d2

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, #03080d is the darkest color, while #fcfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2979d2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #767d85 is the less saturated color, while #0277f9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2979d2 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
  • #5e6e80 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #557cd1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #2980d3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008b94 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #457bd1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #297dd3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e84aa Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population