#2f879f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2f879f is composed of 18.4% red, 52.9% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 70.4% cyan, 15.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 192.9 degrees, a saturation of 54.4% and a lightness of 40.4%. #2f879f color hex could be obtained by blending #5effff with #000f3f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 18
    • G 53
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#2f879f color description : Dark cyan.

#2f879f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2f879f has RGB values of R:47, G:135, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 3114911.

Hex triplet 2f879f #2f879f
RGB Decimal 47, 135, 159 rgb(47,135,159)
RGB Percent 18.4, 52.9, 62.4 rgb(18.4%,52.9%,62.4%)
CMYK 70, 15, 0, 38
HSL 192.9°, 54.4, 40.4 hsl(192.9,54.4%,40.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 192.9°, 70.4, 62.4
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 52.325, -17.894, -20.361
XYZ 16.093, 20.434, 35.895
xyY 0.222, 0.282, 20.434
CIE-LCH 52.325, 27.106, 228.69
CIE-LUV 52.325, -32.815, -27.844
Hunter-Lab 45.204, -15.562, -15.437
Binary 00101111, 10000111, 10011111

Color Schemes with #2f879f

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Alternatives to #2f879f

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#2f879f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2f879f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2f879f;}
.background {background-color:#2f879f;}
.border {border:1px solid #2f879f;}

Shades and Tints of #2f879f

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, #020608 is the darkest color, while #f7fcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2f879f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #666768 is the less saturated color, while #079ec7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2f879f 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
  • #6f6f6f Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #627479 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7d829d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7a81a8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #318f99 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #60849d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5f83a5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #308c9b Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population