#279bb0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #279bb0 is composed of 15.3% red, 60.8% green and 69% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.8% cyan, 11.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 31% black. It has a hue angle of 189.2 degrees, a saturation of 63.7% and a lightness of 42.2%. #279bb0 color hex could be obtained by blending #4effff with #003761. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 15
    • G 61
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#279bb0 color description : Dark cyan.

#279bb0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #279bb0 has RGB values of R:39, G:155, B:176 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 2595760.

Hex triplet 279bb0 #279bb0
RGB Decimal 39, 155, 176 rgb(39,155,176)
RGB Percent 15.3, 60.8, 69 rgb(15.3%,60.8%,69%)
CMYK 78, 12, 0, 31
HSL 189.2°, 63.7, 42.2 hsl(189.2,63.7%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.2°, 77.8, 69
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 58.981, -23.865, -19.93
XYZ 20.392, 27.007, 45.21
xyY 0.22, 0.292, 27.007
CIE-LCH 58.981, 31.092, 219.866
CIE-LUV 58.981, -40.233, -26.965
Hunter-Lab 51.968, -20.9, -15.202
Binary 00100111, 10011011, 10110000

Color Schemes with #279bb0

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Alternatives to #279bb0

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#279bb0 Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#279bb0;}
.background {background-color:#279bb0;}
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Shades and Tints of #279bb0

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, #030e0f is the darkest color, while #feffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #279bb0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696d6e is the less saturated color, while #06b2d1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #279bb0 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
  • #7b7b7b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6a8186 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8e92ab Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8c91b9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2aa1ad Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6895ad Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6794b6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #299fae Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population