#2b79b9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2b79b9 is composed of 16.9% red, 47.5% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.8% cyan, 34.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 207 degrees, a saturation of 62.3% and a lightness of 44.7%. #2b79b9 color hex could be obtained by blending #56f2ff with #000073. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 17
    • G 47
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 35
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2b79b9 color description : Strong blue.

#2b79b9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2b79b9 has RGB values of R:43, G:121, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.35, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2849209.

Hex triplet 2b79b9 #2b79b9
RGB Decimal 43, 121, 185 rgb(43,121,185)
RGB Percent 16.9, 47.5, 72.5 rgb(16.9%,47.5%,72.5%)
CMYK 77, 35, 0, 27
HSL 207°, 62.3, 44.7 hsl(207,62.3%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 207°, 76.8, 72.5
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.118, -1.258, -40.403
XYZ 16.588, 17.69, 48.436
xyY 0.201, 0.214, 17.69
CIE-LCH 49.118, 40.423, 268.216
CIE-LUV 49.118, -27.158, -61.106
Hunter-Lab 42.059, -3.202, -38.839
Binary 00101011, 01111001, 10111001

Color Schemes with #2b79b9

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Alternatives to #2b79b9

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#2b79b9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2b79b9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2b79b9;}
.background {background-color:#2b79b9;}
.border {border:1px solid #2b79b9;}

Shades and Tints of #2b79b9

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, #02060a is the darkest color, while #f9fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2b79b9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717273 is the less saturated color, while #087cdc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2b79b9 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
  • #5d6c79 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6379b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #517cbe Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008791 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4f79b8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #437bbc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f829f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population