#2978bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2978bb is composed of 16.1% red, 47.1% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.1% cyan, 35.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 207.5 degrees, a saturation of 64% and a lightness of 44.7%. #2978bb color hex could be obtained by blending #52f0ff with #000077. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2978bb color description : Strong blue.

#2978bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2978bb has RGB values of R:41, G:120, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2717883.

Hex triplet 2978bb #2978bb
RGB Decimal 41, 120, 187 rgb(41,120,187)
RGB Percent 16.1, 47.1, 73.3 rgb(16.1%,47.1%,73.3%)
CMYK 78, 36, 0, 27
HSL 207.5°, 64, 44.7 hsl(207.5,64%,44.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.5°, 78.1, 73.3
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 48.873, -0.146, -41.948
XYZ 16.598, 17.491, 49.512
xyY 0.199, 0.209, 17.491
CIE-LCH 48.873, 41.948, 269.8
CIE-LUV 48.873, -27.022, -63.602
Hunter-Lab 41.822, -2.345, -40.917
Binary 00101001, 01111000, 10111011

Color Schemes with #2978bb

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#2978bb Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #2978bb

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, #02060a is the darkest color, while #f9fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2978bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7275 is the less saturated color, while #067bde is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2978bb 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
  • #686868 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5b6b79 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6179b9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4c7bbf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008790 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4c78ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3f7abe Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e81a0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population