#279e8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #279e8b is composed of 15.3% red, 62% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 75.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 12% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 170.4 degrees, a saturation of 60.4% and a lightness of 38.6%. #279e8b color hex could be obtained by blending #4effff with #003d17. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 15
    • G 62
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 75
    • M 0
    • Y 12
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#279e8b color description : Dark cyan.

#279e8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #279e8b has RGB values of R:39, G:158, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.75, M:0, Y:0.12, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 2596491.

Hex triplet 279e8b #279e8b
RGB Decimal 39, 158, 139 rgb(39,158,139)
RGB Percent 15.3, 62, 54.5 rgb(15.3%,62%,54.5%)
CMYK 75, 0, 12, 38
HSL 170.4°, 60.4, 38.6 hsl(170.4,60.4%,38.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 170.4°, 75.3, 62
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 58.74, -36.508, 0.697
XYZ 17.722, 26.747, 28.653
xyY 0.242, 0.366, 26.747
CIE-LCH 58.74, 36.514, 178.906
CIE-LUV 58.74, -43.86, 6.453
Hunter-Lab 51.718, -29.34, 3.354
Binary 00100111, 10011110, 10001011

Color Schemes with #279e8b

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Alternatives to #279e8b

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#279e8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #279e8b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#279e8b;}
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Shades and Tints of #279e8b

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f0fbf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #279e8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5c6967 is the less saturated color, while #01c4a5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #279e8b 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
  • #68807c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #989288 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9e8f98 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #449faa Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6f9689 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #739493 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #399e9f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population