#2b979c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2b979c is composed of 16.9% red, 59.2% green and 61.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.4% cyan, 3.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.8% black. It has a hue angle of 182.7 degrees, a saturation of 56.8% and a lightness of 39%. #2b979c color hex could be obtained by blending #56ffff with #002f39. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 17
    • G 59
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#2b979c color description : Dark cyan.

#2b979c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2b979c has RGB values of R:43, G:151, B:156 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 2856860.

Hex triplet 2b979c #2b979c
RGB Decimal 43, 151, 156 rgb(43,151,156)
RGB Percent 16.9, 59.2, 61.2 rgb(16.9%,59.2%,61.2%)
CMYK 72, 3, 0, 39
HSL 182.7°, 56.8, 39 hsl(182.7,56.8%,39%)
HSV (or HSB) 182.7°, 72.4, 61.2
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.12, -27.711, -11.369
XYZ 18.062, 25.045, 35.333
xyY 0.23, 0.319, 25.045
CIE-LCH 57.12, 29.952, 202.306
CIE-LUV 57.12, -39.557, -12.836
Hunter-Lab 50.045, -23.157, -6.828
Binary 00101011, 10010111, 10011100

Color Schemes with #2b979c

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Alternatives to #2b979c

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#2b979c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2b979c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2b979c;}
.background {background-color:#2b979c;}
.border {border:1px solid #2b979c;}

Shades and Tints of #2b979c

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, #010202 is the darkest color, while #f2fbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2b979c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #616666 is the less saturated color, while #05bac2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2b979c 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
  • #777777 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #687d7e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8e8e99 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #908ca7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3a9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6a919a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6b90a3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3499a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population