#2a79b5 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a79b5 is composed of 16.5% red, 47.5% green and 71% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.8% cyan, 33.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 29% black. It has a hue angle of 205.9 degrees, a saturation of 62.3% and a lightness of 43.7%. #2a79b5 color hex could be obtained by blending #54f2ff with #00006b. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 77
    • M 33
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#2a79b5 color description : Strong blue.

#2a79b5 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a79b5 has RGB values of R:42, G:121, B:181 and CMYK values of C:0.77, M:0.33, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 2783669.

Hex triplet 2a79b5 #2a79b5
RGB Decimal 42, 121, 181 rgb(42,121,181)
RGB Percent 16.5, 47.5, 71 rgb(16.5%,47.5%,71%)
CMYK 77, 33, 0, 29
HSL 205.9°, 62.3, 43.7 hsl(205.9,62.3%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.9°, 76.8, 71
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 48.886, -2.855, -38.46
XYZ 16.131, 17.502, 46.242
xyY 0.202, 0.219, 17.502
CIE-LCH 48.886, 38.566, 265.754
CIE-LUV 48.886, -27.487, -57.798
Hunter-Lab 41.835, -4.386, -36.25
Binary 00101010, 01111001, 10110101

Color Schemes with #2a79b5

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Alternatives to #2a79b5

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#2a79b5 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a79b5

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a79b5;}
.background {background-color:#2a79b5;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a79b5;}

Shades and Tints of #2a79b5

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, #010406 is the darkest color, while #f5f9fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a79b5

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7070 is the less saturated color, while #087ed7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a79b5 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
  • #6579b3 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #557bba Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008790 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4f79b4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #457ab8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f829d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population