#279f8a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #279f8a is composed of 15.3% red, 62.4% green and 54.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 75.5% cyan, 0% magenta, 13.2% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 169.5 degrees, a saturation of 60.6% and a lightness of 38.8%. #279f8a color hex could be obtained by blending #4effff with #003f15. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 15
    • G 62
    • B 54
    RGB color chart
    • C 75
    • M 0
    • Y 13
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#279f8a color description : Dark cyan.

#279f8a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #279f8a has RGB values of R:39, G:159, B:138 and CMYK values of C:0.75, M:0, Y:0.13, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 2596746.

Hex triplet 279f8a #279f8a
RGB Decimal 39, 159, 138 rgb(39,159,138)
RGB Percent 15.3, 62.4, 54.1 rgb(15.3%,62.4%,54.1%)
CMYK 75, 0, 13, 38
HSL 169.5°, 60.6, 38.8 hsl(169.5,60.6%,38.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 169.5°, 75.5, 62.4
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 59.031, -37.233, 1.686
XYZ 17.821, 27.061, 28.327
xyY 0.243, 0.37, 27.061
CIE-LCH 59.031, 37.271, 177.407
CIE-LUV 59.031, -44.292, 7.992
Hunter-Lab 52.02, -29.886, 4.128
Binary 00100111, 10011111, 10001010

Color Schemes with #279f8a

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Alternatives to #279f8a

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#279f8a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #279f8a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#279f8a;}
.background {background-color:#279f8a;}
.border {border:1px solid #279f8a;}

Shades and Tints of #279f8a

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 #f1fcfa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #279f8a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5c6a67 is the less saturated color, while #01c5a3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #279f8a 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
  • #797979 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #69817c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #999387 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9f8f97 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #459fab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6f9788 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #739592 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3a9f9f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population