#2a79c9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2a79c9 is composed of 16.5% red, 47.5% green and 78.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 79.1% cyan, 39.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 210.2 degrees, a saturation of 65.4% and a lightness of 47.6%. #2a79c9 color hex could be obtained by blending #54f2ff with #000093. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 16
    • G 47
    • B 79
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 40
    • Y 0
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#2a79c9 color description : Strong blue.

#2a79c9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2a79c9 has RGB values of R:42, G:121, B:201 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.4, Y:0, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 2783689.

Hex triplet 2a79c9 #2a79c9
RGB Decimal 42, 121, 201 rgb(42,121,201)
RGB Percent 16.5, 47.5, 78.8 rgb(16.5%,47.5%,78.8%)
CMYK 79, 40, 0, 21
HSL 210.2°, 65.4, 47.6 hsl(210.2,65.4%,47.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 210.2°, 79.1, 78.8
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.957, 4.592, -48.255
XYZ 18.332, 18.383, 57.837
xyY 0.194, 0.194, 18.383
CIE-LCH 49.957, 48.473, 275.436
CIE-LUV 49.957, -26.635, -74.367
Hunter-Lab 42.875, 1.292, -49.968
Binary 00101010, 01111001, 11001001

Color Schemes with #2a79c9

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Alternatives to #2a79c9

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#2a79c9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2a79c9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2a79c9;}
.background {background-color:#2a79c9;}
.border {border:1px solid #2a79c9;}

Shades and Tints of #2a79c9

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 #2a79c9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #75797e is the less saturated color, while #0579ee is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2a79c9 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
  • #6a6a6a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5d6d7d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #5b7bc8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #3d7fcc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008a93 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #497ac8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #367ccb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0f83a6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population