#279d8f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #279d8f is composed of 15.3% red, 61.6% green and 56.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 75.2% cyan, 0% magenta, 8.9% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 172.9 degrees, a saturation of 60.2% and a lightness of 38.4%. #279d8f color hex could be obtained by blending #4effff with #003b1f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 15
    • G 62
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 75
    • M 0
    • Y 9
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#279d8f color description : Dark cyan.

#279d8f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #279d8f has RGB values of R:39, G:157, B:143 and CMYK values of C:0.75, M:0, Y:0.09, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 2596239.

Hex triplet 279d8f #279d8f
RGB Decimal 39, 157, 143 rgb(39,157,143)
RGB Percent 15.3, 61.6, 56.1 rgb(15.3%,61.6%,56.1%)
CMYK 75, 0, 9, 38
HSL 172.9°, 60.2, 38.4 hsl(172.9,60.2%,38.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 172.9°, 75.2, 61.6
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 58.534, -34.934, -1.873
XYZ 17.85, 26.527, 30.165
xyY 0.239, 0.356, 26.527
CIE-LCH 58.534, 34.984, 183.069
CIE-LUV 58.534, -43.223, 2.477
Hunter-Lab 51.504, -28.269, 1.328
Binary 00100111, 10011101, 10001111

Color Schemes with #279d8f

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Alternatives to #279d8f

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#279d8f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #279d8f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#279d8f;}
.background {background-color:#279d8f;}
.border {border:1px solid #279d8f;}

Shades and Tints of #279d8f

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 #279d8f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5c6867 is the less saturated color, while #01c3ac is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #279d8f 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
  • #687f7d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #96928c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9b8e9b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #419eaa Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6e968d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #719397 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #389ea0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population