#279bf2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #279bf2 is composed of 15.3% red, 60.8% green and 94.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 83.9% cyan, 36% magenta, 0% yellow and 5.1% black. It has a hue angle of 205.7 degrees, a saturation of 88.6% and a lightness of 55.1%. #279bf2 color hex could be obtained by blending #4effff with #0037e5. Closest websafe color is: #3399ff.

    • R 15
    • G 61
    • B 95
    RGB color chart
    • C 84
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 5
    CMYK color chart

#279bf2 color description : Bright blue.

#279bf2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #279bf2 has RGB values of R:39, G:155, B:242 and CMYK values of C:0.84, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.05. Its decimal value is 2595826.

Hex triplet 279bf2 #279bf2
RGB Decimal 39, 155, 242 rgb(39,155,242)
RGB Percent 15.3, 60.8, 94.9 rgb(15.3%,60.8%,94.9%)
CMYK 84, 36, 0, 5
HSL 205.7°, 88.6, 55.1 hsl(205.7,88.6%,55.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.7°, 83.9, 94.9
Web Safe 3399ff #3399ff
CIE-LAB 61.897, -0.784, -52.229
XYZ 28.581, 30.282, 88.338
xyY 0.194, 0.206, 30.282
CIE-LCH 61.897, 52.235, 269.14
CIE-LUV 61.897, -36.181, -83.6
Hunter-Lab 55.029, -3.592, -56.657
Binary 00100111, 10011011, 11110010

Color Schemes with #279bf2

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Alternatives to #279bf2

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#279bf2 Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#279bf2;}
.background {background-color:#279bf2;}
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Shades and Tints of #279bf2

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, #000406 is the darkest color, while #f3f9fe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #279bf2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #888d91 is the less saturated color, while #1e9cfb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #279bf2 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
  • #828282 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #708798 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7898ec Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5a9bf4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00aab5 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5a99ee Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #479bf3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0ea4cb Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population