#2979be Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2979be is composed of 16.1% red, 47.5% green and 74.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.4% cyan, 36.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.5% black. It has a hue angle of 207.8 degrees, a saturation of 64.5% and a lightness of 45.3%. #2979be color hex could be obtained by blending #52f2ff with #00007d. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 75
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 25
    CMYK color chart

#2979be color description : Strong blue.

#2979be Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2979be has RGB values of R:41, G:121, B:190 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.25. Its decimal value is 2718142.

Hex triplet 2979be #2979be
RGB Decimal 41, 121, 190 rgb(41,121,190)
RGB Percent 16.1, 47.5, 74.5 rgb(16.1%,47.5%,74.5%)
CMYK 78, 36, 0, 25
HSL 207.8°, 64.5, 45.3 hsl(207.8,64.5%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.8°, 78.4, 74.5
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.329, 0.365, -42.952
XYZ 17.044, 17.862, 51.262
xyY 0.198, 0.207, 17.862
CIE-LCH 49.329, 42.953, 270.487
CIE-LUV 49.329, -27.228, -65.372
Hunter-Lab 42.264, -1.978, -42.328
Binary 00101001, 01111001, 10111110

Color Schemes with #2979be

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Alternatives to #2979be

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#2979be Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #2979be

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, #03080d is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2979be

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707477 is the less saturated color, while #057ce2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2979be 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
  • #617abc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4b7dc2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008891 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4c79bd Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3f7bc0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e82a1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population