#2979bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2979bc is composed of 16.1% red, 47.5% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.2% cyan, 35.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 207.3 degrees, a saturation of 64.2% and a lightness of 44.9%. #2979bc color hex could be obtained by blending #52f2ff with #000079. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#2979bc color description : Strong blue.

#2979bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2979bc has RGB values of R:41, G:121, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 2718140.

Hex triplet 2979bc #2979bc
RGB Decimal 41, 121, 188 rgb(41,121,188)
RGB Percent 16.1, 47.5, 73.7 rgb(16.1%,47.5%,73.7%)
CMYK 78, 36, 0, 26
HSL 207.3°, 64.2, 44.9 hsl(207.3,64.2%,44.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.3°, 78.2, 73.7
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.223, -0.38, -41.969
XYZ 16.827, 17.776, 50.118
xyY 0.199, 0.21, 17.776
CIE-LCH 49.223, 41.971, 269.481
CIE-LUV 49.223, -27.316, -63.709
Hunter-Lab 42.161, -2.541, -40.967
Binary 00101001, 01111001, 10111100

Color Schemes with #2979bc

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Alternatives to #2979bc

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#2979bc Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #2979bc

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, #02070b is the darkest color, while #fafcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2979bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7376 is the less saturated color, while #067cdf is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2979bc 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
  • #696969 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5c6c7a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #627aba Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4d7cc0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008891 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4d79bb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #407bbf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e82a0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population