#2979a8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2979a8 is composed of 16.1% red, 47.5% green and 65.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 75.6% cyan, 28% magenta, 0% yellow and 34.1% black. It has a hue angle of 202.2 degrees, a saturation of 60.8% and a lightness of 41%. #2979a8 color hex could be obtained by blending #52f2ff with #000051. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 66
    RGB color chart
    • C 76
    • M 28
    • Y 0
    • K 34
    CMYK color chart

#2979a8 color description : Dark blue.

#2979a8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2979a8 has RGB values of R:41, G:121, B:168 and CMYK values of C:0.76, M:0.28, Y:0, K:0.34. Its decimal value is 2718120.

Hex triplet 2979a8 #2979a8
RGB Decimal 41, 121, 168 rgb(41,121,168)
RGB Percent 16.1, 47.5, 65.9 rgb(16.1%,47.5%,65.9%)
CMYK 76, 28, 0, 34
HSL 202.2°, 60.8, 41 hsl(202.2,60.8%,41%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.2°, 75.6, 65.9
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 48.225, -7.727, -31.954
XYZ 14.818, 16.972, 39.539
xyY 0.208, 0.238, 16.972
CIE-LCH 48.225, 32.875, 256.406
CIE-LUV 48.225, -28.264, -46.812
Hunter-Lab 41.197, -7.892, -28.065
Binary 00101001, 01111001, 10101000

Color Schemes with #2979a8

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Alternatives to #2979a8

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#2979a8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2979a8

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #2979a8

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, #03070a is the darkest color, while #fafcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2979a8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #616a70 is the less saturated color, while #0183d0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2979a8 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
  • #666666 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5a6a73 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6a78a6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5f79af Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00858f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5278a7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4b79ac Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e8198 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population