#2a79b3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a79b3 is composed of 16.5% red, 47.5% green and 70.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.5% cyan, 32.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.8% black. It has a hue angle of 205.4 degrees, a saturation of 62% and a lightness of 43.3%. #2a79b3 color hex could be obtained by blending #54f2ff with #000067. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 32
    • Y 0
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#2a79b3 color description : Strong blue.

#2a79b3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a79b3 has RGB values of R:42, G:121, B:179 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.32, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 2783667.

Hex triplet 2a79b3 #2a79b3
RGB Decimal 42, 121, 179 rgb(42,121,179)
RGB Percent 16.5, 47.5, 70.2 rgb(16.5%,47.5%,70.2%)
CMYK 77, 32, 0, 30
HSL 205.4°, 62, 43.3 hsl(205.4,62%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.4°, 76.5, 70.2
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 48.785, -3.591, -37.462
XYZ 15.927, 17.42, 45.168
xyY 0.203, 0.222, 17.42
CIE-LCH 48.785, 37.634, 264.525
CIE-LUV 48.785, -27.579, -56.112
Hunter-Lab 41.738, -4.926, -34.947
Binary 00101010, 01111001, 10110011

Color Schemes with #2a79b3

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Alternatives to #2a79b3

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#2a79b3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a79b3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a79b3;}
.background {background-color:#2a79b3;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a79b3;}

Shades and Tints of #2a79b3

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, #010304 is the darkest color, while #f3f8fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a79b3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e6f6f is the less saturated color, while #087ed5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a79b3 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
  • #5c6b77 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6679b1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #567bb8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008790 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5079b2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #467ab6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f819d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population