#2b979a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2b979a is composed of 16.9% red, 59.2% green and 60.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.1% cyan, 1.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.6% black. It has a hue angle of 181.6 degrees, a saturation of 56.3% and a lightness of 38.6%. #2b979a color hex could be obtained by blending #56ffff with #002f35. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 17
    • G 59
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 2
    • Y 0
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#2b979a color description : Dark cyan.

#2b979a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2b979a has RGB values of R:43, G:151, B:154 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.02, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 2856858.

Hex triplet 2b979a #2b979a
RGB Decimal 43, 151, 154 rgb(43,151,154)
RGB Percent 16.9, 59.2, 60.4 rgb(16.9%,59.2%,60.4%)
CMYK 72, 2, 0, 40
HSL 181.6°, 56.3, 38.6 hsl(181.6,56.3%,38.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 181.6°, 72.1, 60.4
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.054, -28.323, -10.325
XYZ 17.894, 24.978, 34.448
xyY 0.231, 0.323, 24.978
CIE-LCH 57.054, 30.146, 200.028
CIE-LUV 57.054, -39.688, -11.142
Hunter-Lab 49.978, -23.553, -5.882
Binary 00101011, 10010111, 10011010

Color Schemes with #2b979a

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Alternatives to #2b979a

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#2b979a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2b979a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2b979a;}
.background {background-color:#2b979a;}
.border {border:1px solid #2b979a;}

Shades and Tints of #2b979a

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f0fbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2b979a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #606565 is the less saturated color, while #05bbc0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2b979a 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
  • #777777 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #687d7e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8e8e97 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #918ba5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3b9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6a9198 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6b8fa1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3599a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population