#2979b9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2979b9 is composed of 16.1% red, 47.5% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.8% cyan, 34.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 206.7 degrees, a saturation of 63.7% and a lightness of 44.3%. #2979b9 color hex could be obtained by blending #52f2ff with #000073. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 35
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2979b9 color description : Strong blue.

#2979b9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2979b9 has RGB values of R:41, G:121, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.35, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2718137.

Hex triplet 2979b9 #2979b9
RGB Decimal 41, 121, 185 rgb(41,121,185)
RGB Percent 16.1, 47.5, 72.5 rgb(16.1%,47.5%,72.5%)
CMYK 78, 35, 0, 27
HSL 206.7°, 63.7, 44.3 hsl(206.7,63.7%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.7°, 77.8, 72.5
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.066, -1.495, -40.488
XYZ 16.507, 17.648, 48.433
xyY 0.2, 0.214, 17.648
CIE-LCH 49.066, 40.516, 267.885
CIE-LUV 49.066, -27.451, -61.204
Hunter-Lab 42.009, -3.377, -38.95
Binary 00101001, 01111001, 10111001

Color Schemes with #2979b9

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Alternatives to #2979b9

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#2979b9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2979b9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2979b9;}
.background {background-color:#2979b9;}
.border {border:1px solid #2979b9;}

Shades and Tints of #2979b9

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 #f7fbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2979b9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7173 is the less saturated color, while #067ddc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2979b9 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
  • #6379b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #517cbe Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008791 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4e79b8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #427bbc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e829f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population