#2a79bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a79bc is composed of 16.5% red, 47.5% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 77.7% cyan, 35.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 207.5 degrees, a saturation of 63.5% and a lightness of 45.1%. #2a79bc color hex could be obtained by blending #54f2ff with #000079. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#2a79bc color description : Strong blue.

#2a79bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a79bc has RGB values of R:42, G:121, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 2783676.

Hex triplet 2a79bc #2a79bc
RGB Decimal 42, 121, 188 rgb(42,121,188)
RGB Percent 16.5, 47.5, 73.7 rgb(16.5%,47.5%,73.7%)
CMYK 78, 36, 0, 26
HSL 207.5°, 63.5, 45.1 hsl(207.5,63.5%,45.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.5°, 77.7, 73.7
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.248, -0.265, -41.927
XYZ 16.867, 17.796, 50.12
xyY 0.199, 0.21, 17.796
CIE-LCH 49.248, 41.928, 269.638
CIE-LUV 49.248, -27.174, -63.661
Hunter-Lab 42.186, -2.455, -40.911
Binary 00101010, 01111001, 10111100

Color Schemes with #2a79bc

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Alternatives to #2a79bc

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#2a79bc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a79bc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a79bc;}
.background {background-color:#2a79bc;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a79bc;}

Shades and Tints of #2a79bc

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, #03070c is the darkest color, while #fbfcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2a79bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #717375 is the less saturated color, while #077cdf is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a79bc 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
  • #627aba Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4e7cc0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008891 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4d79bb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #417bbf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f82a1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population