#2979bf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2979bf is composed of 16.1% red, 47.5% green and 74.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.5% cyan, 36.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.1% black. It has a hue angle of 208 degrees, a saturation of 64.7% and a lightness of 45.5%. #2979bf color hex could be obtained by blending #52f2ff with #00007f. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 75
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 37
    • Y 0
    • K 25
    CMYK color chart

#2979bf color description : Strong blue.

#2979bf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2979bf has RGB values of R:41, G:121, B:191 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.37, Y:0, K:0.25. Its decimal value is 2718143.

Hex triplet 2979bf #2979bf
RGB Decimal 41, 121, 191 rgb(41,121,191)
RGB Percent 16.1, 47.5, 74.9 rgb(16.1%,47.5%,74.9%)
CMYK 79, 37, 0, 25
HSL 208°, 64.7, 45.5 hsl(208,64.7%,45.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 208°, 78.5, 74.9
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.382, 0.739, -43.442
XYZ 17.154, 17.906, 51.84
xyY 0.197, 0.206, 17.906
CIE-LCH 49.382, 43.448, 270.974
CIE-LUV 49.382, -27.185, -66.201
Hunter-Lab 42.316, -1.694, -43.013
Binary 00101001, 01111001, 10111111

Color Schemes with #2979bf

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Alternatives to #2979bf

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#2979bf Preview

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Shades and Tints of #2979bf

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 #fcfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2979bf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707478 is the less saturated color, while #057be3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2979bf 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
  • #607abd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4a7dc3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008891 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4c79be Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3e7bc1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e82a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population