#2a79bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a79bb is composed of 16.5% red, 47.5% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.5% cyan, 35.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 207.3 degrees, a saturation of 63.3% and a lightness of 44.9%. #2a79bb color hex could be obtained by blending #54f2ff with #000077. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 35
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2a79bb color description : Strong blue.

#2a79bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a79bb has RGB values of R:42, G:121, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.35, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2783675.

Hex triplet 2a79bb #2a79bb
RGB Decimal 42, 121, 187 rgb(42,121,187)
RGB Percent 16.5, 47.5, 73.3 rgb(16.5%,47.5%,73.3%)
CMYK 78, 35, 0, 27
HSL 207.3°, 63.3, 44.9 hsl(207.3,63.3%,44.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.3°, 77.5, 73.3
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.196, -0.637, -41.434
XYZ 16.76, 17.753, 49.554
xyY 0.199, 0.211, 17.753
CIE-LCH 49.196, 41.439, 269.12
CIE-LUV 49.196, -27.218, -62.827
Hunter-Lab 42.135, -2.735, -40.236
Binary 00101010, 01111001, 10111011

Color Schemes with #2a79bb

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Alternatives to #2a79bb

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#2a79bb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a79bb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a79bb;}
.background {background-color:#2a79bb;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a79bb;}

Shades and Tints of #2a79bb

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, #02070b is the darkest color, while #fafcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a79bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #707375 is the less saturated color, while #077cde is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a79bb 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
  • #5c6c79 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #627ab9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4f7cc0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008891 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4e79ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #417bbe Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f82a0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population