#2579cb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2579cb is composed of 14.5% red, 47.5% green and 79.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 81.8% cyan, 40.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 20.4% black. It has a hue angle of 209.6 degrees, a saturation of 69.2% and a lightness of 47.1%. #2579cb color hex could be obtained by blending #4af2ff with #000097. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 15
    • G 47
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 82
    • M 40
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#2579cb color description : Strong blue.

#2579cb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2579cb has RGB values of R:37, G:121, B:203 and CMYK values of C:0.82, M:0.4, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 2456011.

Hex triplet 2579cb #2579cb
RGB Decimal 37, 121, 203 rgb(37,121,203)
RGB Percent 14.5, 47.5, 79.6 rgb(14.5%,47.5%,79.6%)
CMYK 82, 40, 0, 20
HSL 209.6°, 69.2, 47.1 hsl(209.6,69.2%,47.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 209.6°, 81.8, 79.6
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.952, 4.849, -49.412
XYZ 18.377, 18.378, 59.075
xyY 0.192, 0.192, 18.378
CIE-LCH 49.952, 49.649, 275.605
CIE-LUV 49.952, -27.184, -76.214
Hunter-Lab 42.87, 1.496, -51.694
Binary 00100101, 01111001, 11001011

Color Schemes with #2579cb

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Alternatives to #2579cb

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#2579cb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2579cb

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

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, #010204 is the darkest color, while #f2f8fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2579cb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7881 is the less saturated color, while #0079f0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2579cb 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
  • #696969 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5b6c7d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #597bc9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #377fce Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008a93 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #467aca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #317ccc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d83a7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population