#279b8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #279b8b is composed of 15.3% red, 60.8% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 74.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 10.3% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 171.7 degrees, a saturation of 59.8% and a lightness of 38%. #279b8b color hex could be obtained by blending #4effff with #003717. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 15
    • G 61
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 75
    • M 0
    • Y 10
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#279b8b color description : Dark cyan.

#279b8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #279b8b has RGB values of R:39, G:155, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.75, M:0, Y:0.1, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 2595723.

Hex triplet 279b8b #279b8b
RGB Decimal 39, 155, 139 rgb(39,155,139)
RGB Percent 15.3, 60.8, 54.5 rgb(15.3%,60.8%,54.5%)
CMYK 75, 0, 10, 39
HSL 171.7°, 59.8, 38 hsl(171.7,59.8%,38%)
HSV (or HSB) 171.7°, 74.8, 60.8
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.786, -35.139, -0.696
XYZ 17.217, 25.736, 28.485
xyY 0.241, 0.36, 25.736
CIE-LCH 57.786, 35.145, 181.134
CIE-LUV 57.786, -42.765, 4.217
Hunter-Lab 50.731, -28.202, 2.221
Binary 00100111, 10011011, 10001011

Color Schemes with #279b8b

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Alternatives to #279b8b

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#279b8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #279b8b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#279b8b;}
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Shades and Tints of #279b8b

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, #040e0d is the darkest color, while #fdfffe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #279b8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5b6765 is the less saturated color, while #02c0a6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #279b8b 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
  • #959088 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9a8c97 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #429ca8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6d9489 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #709293 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #389c9d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population