#12979f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #12979f is composed of 7.1% red, 59.2% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 88.7% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 183.4 degrees, a saturation of 79.7% and a lightness of 34.7%. #12979f color hex could be obtained by blending #24ffff with #002f3f. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 7
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 89
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#12979f color description : Dark cyan.

#12979f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #12979f has RGB values of R:18, G:151, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.89, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 1218463.

Hex triplet 12979f #12979f
RGB Decimal 18, 151, 159 rgb(18,151,159)
RGB Percent 7.1, 59.2, 62.4 rgb(7.1%,59.2%,62.4%)
CMYK 89, 5, 0, 38
HSL 183.4°, 79.7, 34.7 hsl(183.4,79.7%,34.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 183.4°, 88.7, 62.4
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 56.844, -29.144, -13.534
XYZ 17.572, 24.763, 36.653
xyY 0.222, 0.314, 24.763
CIE-LCH 56.844, 32.133, 204.909
CIE-LUV 56.844, -42.103, -16.025
Hunter-Lab 49.763, -24.053, -8.836
Binary 00010010, 10010111, 10011111

Color Schemes with #12979f

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Alternatives to #12979f

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#12979f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #12979f

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #12979f

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, #000000 is the darkest color, while #eefcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #12979f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #565b5b is the less saturated color, while #04a3ad is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #12979f 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
  • #707070 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5d7879 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8c8d9b Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8d8baa Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #239ba7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #60919c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #608fa6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #1d9aa4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population