#2979ad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2979ad is composed of 16.1% red, 47.5% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.3% cyan, 30.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 203.6 degrees, a saturation of 61.7% and a lightness of 42%. #2979ad color hex could be obtained by blending #52f2ff with #00005b. Closest websafe color is: #336699.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 76
    • M 30
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#2979ad color description : Dark blue.

#2979ad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2979ad has RGB values of R:41, G:121, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.76, M:0.3, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 2718125.

Hex triplet 2979ad #2979ad
RGB Decimal 41, 121, 173 rgb(41,121,173)
RGB Percent 16.1, 47.5, 67.8 rgb(16.1%,47.5%,67.8%)
CMYK 76, 30, 0, 32
HSL 203.6°, 61.7, 42 hsl(203.6,61.7%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 203.6°, 76.3, 67.8
Web Safe 336699 #336699
CIE-LAB 48.464, -5.912, -34.49
XYZ 15.293, 17.162, 42.039
xyY 0.205, 0.23, 17.162
CIE-LCH 48.464, 34.993, 260.274
CIE-LUV 48.464, -28.016, -51.076
Hunter-Lab 41.427, -6.604, -31.168
Binary 00101001, 01111001, 10101101

Color Schemes with #2979ad

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Alternatives to #2979ad

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#2979ad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2979ad

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#2979ad;}
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Shades and Tints of #2979ad

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, #030a0e is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2979ad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6b6b6b is the less saturated color, while #0880ce is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2979ad 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
  • #676767 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5b6b75 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6878ab Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5b7ab3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00868f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5178ac Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4979b1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e819a Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population