#279b8a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #279b8a is composed of 15.3% red, 60.8% green and 54.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 74.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 11% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 171.2 degrees, a saturation of 59.8% and a lightness of 38%. #279b8a color hex could be obtained by blending #4effff with #003715. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 15
    • G 61
    • B 54
    RGB color chart
    • C 75
    • M 0
    • Y 11
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#279b8a color description : Dark cyan.

#279b8a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #279b8a has RGB values of R:39, G:155, B:138 and CMYK values of C:0.75, M:0, Y:0.11, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 2595722.

Hex triplet 279b8a #279b8a
RGB Decimal 39, 155, 138 rgb(39,155,138)
RGB Percent 15.3, 60.8, 54.1 rgb(15.3%,60.8%,54.1%)
CMYK 75, 0, 11, 39
HSL 171.2°, 59.8, 38 hsl(171.2,59.8%,38%)
HSV (or HSB) 171.2°, 74.8, 60.8
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.758, -35.418, -0.168
XYZ 17.144, 25.707, 28.102
xyY 0.242, 0.362, 25.707
CIE-LCH 57.758, 35.418, 180.271
CIE-LUV 57.758, -42.832, 5.023
Hunter-Lab 50.702, -28.373, 2.63
Binary 00100111, 10011011, 10001010

Color Schemes with #279b8a

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Alternatives to #279b8a

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#279b8a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #279b8a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#279b8a;}
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.border {border:1px solid #279b8a;}

Shades and Tints of #279b8a

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, #040e0c is the darkest color, while #fdfffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #279b8a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5b6765 is the less saturated color, while #02c0a4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #279b8a 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
  • #767676 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #667d7a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #959087 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9b8c97 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #429ca8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6d9488 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #709192 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #389c9d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population