#2579bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2579bc is composed of 14.5% red, 47.5% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80.3% cyan, 35.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 206.6 degrees, a saturation of 67.1% and a lightness of 44.1%. #2579bc color hex could be obtained by blending #4af2ff with #000079. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 47
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#2579bc color description : Strong blue.

#2579bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2579bc has RGB values of R:37, G:121, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 2455996.

Hex triplet 2579bc #2579bc
RGB Decimal 37, 121, 188 rgb(37,121,188)
RGB Percent 14.5, 47.5, 73.7 rgb(14.5%,47.5%,73.7%)
CMYK 80, 36, 0, 26
HSL 206.6°, 67.1, 44.1 hsl(206.6,67.1%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.6°, 80.3, 73.7
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.127, -0.813, -42.127
XYZ 16.675, 17.697, 50.111
xyY 0.197, 0.209, 17.697
CIE-LCH 49.127, 42.134, 268.895
CIE-LUV 49.127, -27.85, -63.891
Hunter-Lab 42.068, -2.865, -41.178
Binary 00100101, 01111001, 10111100

Color Schemes with #2579bc

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Alternatives to #2579bc

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#2579bc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2579bc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2579bc;}
.background {background-color:#2579bc;}
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Shades and Tints of #2579bc

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, #020508 is the darkest color, while #f6fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2579bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a7177 is the less saturated color, while #027ddf is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2579bc 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
  • #686868 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5b6b79 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6179ba Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4d7cc0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008891 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4b79bb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3e7bbf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d82a0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population