#2799b3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2799b3 is composed of 15.3% red, 60% green and 70.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.2% cyan, 14.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.8% black. It has a hue angle of 191.1 degrees, a saturation of 64.2% and a lightness of 42.7%. #2799b3 color hex could be obtained by blending #4effff with #003367. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 15
    • G 60
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 15
    • Y 0
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#2799b3 color description : Strong cyan.

#2799b3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2799b3 has RGB values of R:39, G:153, B:179 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.15, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 2595251.

Hex triplet 2799b3 #2799b3
RGB Decimal 39, 153, 179 rgb(39,153,179)
RGB Percent 15.3, 60, 70.2 rgb(15.3%,60%,70.2%)
CMYK 78, 15, 0, 30
HSL 191.1°, 64.2, 42.7 hsl(191.1,64.2%,42.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 191.1°, 78.2, 70.2
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 58.477, -21.842, -22.398
XYZ 20.362, 26.467, 46.681
xyY 0.218, 0.283, 26.467
CIE-LCH 58.477, 31.285, 225.72
CIE-LUV 58.477, -39.315, -31.168
Hunter-Lab 51.446, -19.379, -17.787
Binary 00100111, 10011001, 10110011

Color Schemes with #2799b3

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Alternatives to #2799b3

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#2799b3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2799b3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2799b3;}
.background {background-color:#2799b3;}
.border {border:1px solid #2799b3;}

Shades and Tints of #2799b3

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, #000202 is the darkest color, while #f1fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2799b3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a6f70 is the less saturated color, while #05aed5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2799b3 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
  • #7a7a7a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #698085 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8b91ae Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8790bc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #24a0ac Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6794b0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6493b8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #259dae Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population