#279d8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #279d8b is composed of 15.3% red, 61.6% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 75.2% cyan, 0% magenta, 11.5% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 170.8 degrees, a saturation of 60.2% and a lightness of 38.4%. #279d8b color hex could be obtained by blending #4effff with #003b17. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 15
    • G 62
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 75
    • M 0
    • Y 11
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#279d8b color description : Dark cyan.

#279d8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #279d8b has RGB values of R:39, G:157, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.75, M:0, Y:0.11, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 2596235.

Hex triplet 279d8b #279d8b
RGB Decimal 39, 157, 139 rgb(39,157,139)
RGB Percent 15.3, 61.6, 54.5 rgb(15.3%,61.6%,54.5%)
CMYK 75, 0, 11, 38
HSL 170.8°, 60.2, 38.4 hsl(170.8,60.2%,38.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 170.8°, 75.2, 61.6
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 58.422, -36.053, 0.233
XYZ 17.552, 26.408, 28.597
xyY 0.242, 0.364, 26.408
CIE-LCH 58.422, 36.054, 179.629
CIE-LUV 58.422, -43.495, 5.71
Hunter-Lab 51.388, -28.961, 2.978
Binary 00100111, 10011101, 10001011

Color Schemes with #279d8b

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Alternatives to #279d8b

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#279d8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #279d8b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#279d8b;}
.background {background-color:#279d8b;}
.border {border:1px solid #279d8b;}

Shades and Tints of #279d8b

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, #04100e is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #279d8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5c6866 is the less saturated color, while #01c3a5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #279d8b 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
  • #787878 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #687f7c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #979188 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9d8e98 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #439ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6e9589 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #729393 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #399d9e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population