#279cb0 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #279cb0 is composed of 15.3% red, 61.2% green and 69% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.8% cyan, 11.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 31% black. It has a hue angle of 188.8 degrees, a saturation of 63.7% and a lightness of 42.2%. #279cb0 color hex could be obtained by blending #4effff with #003961. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 15
    • G 61
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#279cb0 color description : Dark cyan.

#279cb0 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #279cb0 has RGB values of R:39, G:156, B:176 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 2596016.

Hex triplet 279cb0 #279cb0
RGB Decimal 39, 156, 176 rgb(39,156,176)
RGB Percent 15.3, 61.2, 69 rgb(15.3%,61.2%,69%)
CMYK 78, 11, 0, 31
HSL 188.8°, 63.7, 42.2 hsl(188.8,63.7%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 188.8°, 77.8, 69
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 59.289, -24.377, -19.46
XYZ 20.559, 27.341, 45.266
xyY 0.221, 0.293, 27.341
CIE-LCH 59.289, 31.192, 218.6
CIE-LUV 59.289, -40.591, -26.165
Hunter-Lab 52.289, -21.32, -14.725
Binary 00100111, 10011100, 10110000

Color Schemes with #279cb0

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Alternatives to #279cb0

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#279cb0 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #279cb0

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CSS codes
.text {color:#279cb0;}
.background {background-color:#279cb0;}
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Shades and Tints of #279cb0

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 #279cb0

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696d6e is the less saturated color, while #06b3d1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #279cb0 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
  • #6a8286 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8f93ab Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8d92b9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2ba2ae Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6996ad Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6895b6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #299fae Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population