#2979cd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2979cd is composed of 16.1% red, 47.5% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80% cyan, 41% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 210.7 degrees, a saturation of 66.7% and a lightness of 48.2%. #2979cd color hex could be obtained by blending #52f2ff with #00009b. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 80
    • M 41
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#2979cd color description : Strong blue.

#2979cd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2979cd has RGB values of R:41, G:121, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.8, M:0.41, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 2718157.

Hex triplet 2979cd #2979cd
RGB Decimal 41, 121, 205 rgb(41,121,205)
RGB Percent 16.1, 47.5, 80.4 rgb(16.1%,47.5%,80.4%)
CMYK 80, 41, 0, 20
HSL 210.7°, 66.7, 48.2 hsl(210.7,66.7%,48.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 210.7°, 80, 80.4
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 50.159, 5.993, -50.215
XYZ 18.769, 18.552, 60.346
xyY 0.192, 0.19, 18.552
CIE-LCH 50.159, 50.572, 276.806
CIE-LUV 50.159, -26.611, -77.656
Hunter-Lab 43.072, 2.404, -52.917
Binary 00101001, 01111001, 11001101

Color Schemes with #2979cd

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Alternatives to #2979cd

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#2979cd Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2979cd;}
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Shades and Tints of #2979cd

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, #020509 is the darkest color, while #f8fafe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2979cd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757b81 is the less saturated color, while #0378f3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2979cd 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
  • #6b6b6b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5e6e7f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #587bcc Protanopia 1% of men
  • #357fcf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008a93 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #477acc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #317dce Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e84a8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population