#2959b9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2959b9 is composed of 16.1% red, 34.9% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.8% cyan, 51.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 220 degrees, a saturation of 63.7% and a lightness of 44.3%. #2959b9 color hex could be obtained by blending #52b2ff with #000073. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 35
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 52
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2959b9 color description : Strong blue.

#2959b9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2959b9 has RGB values of R:41, G:89, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.52, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2709945.

Hex triplet 2959b9 #2959b9
RGB Decimal 41, 89, 185 rgb(41,89,185)
RGB Percent 16.1, 34.9, 72.5 rgb(16.1%,34.9%,72.5%)
CMYK 78, 52, 0, 27
HSL 220°, 63.7, 44.3 hsl(220,63.7%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 220°, 77.8, 72.5
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 39.778, 18.779, -55.349
XYZ 13.242, 11.118, 47.344
xyY 0.185, 0.155, 11.118
CIE-LCH 39.778, 58.448, 288.741
CIE-LUV 39.778, -17.255, -81.513
Hunter-Lab 33.344, 12.537, -60.845
Binary 00101001, 01011001, 10111001

Color Schemes with #2959b9

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Alternatives to #2959b9

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#2959b9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2959b9

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#2959b9;}
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Shades and Tints of #2959b9

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, #020408 is the darkest color, while #f7f9fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2959b9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7073 is the less saturated color, while #064ddc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2959b9 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
  • #565656 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #4d576a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #2163bd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #0068aa Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #007076 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #245fbc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0e62b0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e678e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population