#16979b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #16979b is composed of 8.6% red, 59.2% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 85.8% cyan, 2.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 181.8 degrees, a saturation of 75.1% and a lightness of 34.7%. #16979b color hex could be obtained by blending #2cffff with #002f37. Closest websafe color is: #009999.

    • R 9
    • G 59
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 86
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#16979b color description : Dark cyan.

#16979b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #16979b has RGB values of R:22, G:151, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.86, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 1480603.

Hex triplet 16979b #16979b
RGB Decimal 22, 151, 155 rgb(22,151,155)
RGB Percent 8.6, 59.2, 60.8 rgb(8.6%,59.2%,60.8%)
CMYK 86, 3, 0, 39
HSL 181.8°, 75.1, 34.7 hsl(181.8,75.1%,34.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 181.8°, 85.8, 60.8
Web Safe 009999 #009999
CIE-LAB 56.751, -30.156, -11.385
XYZ 17.312, 24.669, 34.858
xyY 0.225, 0.321, 24.669
CIE-LCH 56.751, 32.234, 200.683
CIE-LUV 56.751, -42.102, -12.544
Hunter-Lab 49.668, -24.7, -6.844
Binary 00010110, 10010111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #16979b

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Alternatives to #16979b

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#16979b Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #16979b

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 #16979b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #535d5e is the less saturated color, while #02aaaf is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #16979b 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
  • #717171 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5f7979 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8d8d97 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8f8ba6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2a9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #629098 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #638fa2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2399a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population