#279e8c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #279e8c is composed of 15.3% red, 62% green and 54.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 75.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 11.4% yellow and 38% black. It has a hue angle of 170.9 degrees, a saturation of 60.4% and a lightness of 38.6%. #279e8c color hex could be obtained by blending #4effff with #003d19. 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

#279e8c color description : Dark cyan.

#279e8c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #279e8c has RGB values of R:39, G:158, B:140 and CMYK values of C:0.75, M:0, Y:0.11, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 2596492.

Hex triplet 279e8c #279e8c
RGB Decimal 39, 158, 140 rgb(39,158,140)
RGB Percent 15.3, 62, 54.9 rgb(15.3%,62%,54.9%)
CMYK 75, 0, 11, 38
HSL 170.9°, 60.4, 38.6 hsl(170.9,60.4%,38.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 170.9°, 75.3, 62
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 58.767, -36.232, 0.17
XYZ 17.796, 26.777, 29.04
xyY 0.242, 0.364, 26.777
CIE-LCH 58.767, 36.232, 179.731
CIE-LUV 58.767, -43.792, 5.651
Hunter-Lab 51.746, -29.17, 2.949
Binary 00100111, 10011110, 10001100

Color Schemes with #279e8c

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Alternatives to #279e8c

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#279e8c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #279e8c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#279e8c;}
.background {background-color:#279e8c;}
.border {border:1px solid #279e8c;}

Shades and Tints of #279e8c

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 #f0fbfa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #279e8c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5c6967 is the less saturated color, while #01c4a6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #279e8c 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
  • #989289 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9e8f99 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #439faa Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6e968a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #729494 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #399e9f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population