#278c8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #278c8b is composed of 15.3% red, 54.9% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.1% cyan, 0% magenta, 0.7% yellow and 45.1% black. It has a hue angle of 179.4 degrees, a saturation of 56.4% and a lightness of 35.1%. #278c8b color hex could be obtained by blending #4effff with #001917. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 15
    • G 55
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 0
    • Y 1
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#278c8b color description : Dark cyan.

#278c8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #278c8b has RGB values of R:39, G:140, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0, Y:0.01, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 2591883.

Hex triplet 278c8b #278c8b
RGB Decimal 39, 140, 139 rgb(39,140,139)
RGB Percent 15.3, 54.9, 54.5 rgb(15.3%,54.9%,54.5%)
CMYK 72, 0, 1, 45
HSL 179.4°, 56.4, 35.1 hsl(179.4,56.4%,35.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 179.4°, 72.1, 54.9
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 53.004, -27.993, -7.76
XYZ 14.874, 21.05, 27.704
xyY 0.234, 0.331, 21.05
CIE-LCH 53.004, 29.048, 195.494
CIE-LUV 53.004, -37.239, -7.189
Hunter-Lab 45.881, -22.425, -3.685
Binary 00100111, 10001100, 10001011

Color Schemes with #278c8b

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Alternatives to #278c8b

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#278c8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #278c8b

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Shades and Tints of #278c8b

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, #010202 is the darkest color, while #f2fbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #278c8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #575c5c is the less saturated color, while #05aead is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #278c8b 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
  • #6e6e6e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #607474 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #868489 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #888296 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #39909a Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #63878a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #658592 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #328e95 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population