#2979b8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2979b8 is composed of 16.1% red, 47.5% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.7% cyan, 34.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 206.4 degrees, a saturation of 63.6% and a lightness of 44.1%. #2979b8 color hex could be obtained by blending #52f2ff with #000071. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 34
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#2979b8 color description : Strong blue.

#2979b8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2979b8 has RGB values of R:41, G:121, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.34, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 2718136.

Hex triplet 2979b8 #2979b8
RGB Decimal 41, 121, 184 rgb(41,121,184)
RGB Percent 16.1, 47.5, 72.2 rgb(16.1%,47.5%,72.2%)
CMYK 78, 34, 0, 28
HSL 206.4°, 63.6, 44.1 hsl(206.4,63.6%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.4°, 77.7, 72.2
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.014, -1.866, -39.993
XYZ 16.401, 17.605, 47.879
xyY 0.2, 0.215, 17.605
CIE-LCH 49.014, 40.037, 267.329
CIE-LUV 49.014, -27.496, -60.367
Hunter-Lab 41.959, -3.653, -38.284
Binary 00101001, 01111001, 10111000

Color Schemes with #2979b8

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Alternatives to #2979b8

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#2979b8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2979b8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2979b8;}
.background {background-color:#2979b8;}
.border {border:1px solid #2979b8;}

Shades and Tints of #2979b8

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, #020508 is the darkest color, while #f7fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2979b8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e7173 is the less saturated color, while #067ddb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2979b8 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
  • #5b6b78 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6379b6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #527bbd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008791 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4e79b7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #437abb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e829f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population