#279faf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #279faf is composed of 15.3% red, 62.4% green and 68.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.7% cyan, 9.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 31.4% black. It has a hue angle of 187.1 degrees, a saturation of 63.6% and a lightness of 42%. #279faf color hex could be obtained by blending #4effff with #003f5f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 15
    • G 62
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 9
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#279faf color description : Dark cyan.

#279faf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #279faf has RGB values of R:39, G:159, B:175 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.09, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 2596783.

Hex triplet 279faf #279faf
RGB Decimal 39, 159, 175 rgb(39,159,175)
RGB Percent 15.3, 62.4, 68.6 rgb(15.3%,62.4%,68.6%)
CMYK 78, 9, 0, 31
HSL 187.1°, 63.6, 42 hsl(187.1,63.6%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 187.1°, 77.7, 68.6
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 60.177, -26.221, -17.542
XYZ 20.97, 28.321, 44.916
xyY 0.223, 0.301, 28.321
CIE-LCH 60.177, 31.548, 213.783
CIE-LUV 60.177, -41.735, -22.904
Hunter-Lab 53.217, -22.792, -12.79
Binary 00100111, 10011111, 10101111

Color Schemes with #279faf

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Alternatives to #279faf

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#279faf Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #279faf

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, #030d0f is the darkest color, while #feffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #279faf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696d6d is the less saturated color, while #06b8d0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #279faf 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
  • #7d7d7d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6c8487 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #9395aa Protanopia 1% of men
  • #9194b9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2fa4b0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6b99ac Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6b98b5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2ca2af Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population