#2b979d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2b979d is composed of 16.9% red, 59.2% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.6% cyan, 3.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 183.2 degrees, a saturation of 57% and a lightness of 39.2%. #2b979d color hex could be obtained by blending #56ffff with #002f3b. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 17
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 73
    • M 4
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#2b979d color description : Dark cyan.

#2b979d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2b979d has RGB values of R:43, G:151, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.73, M:0.04, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 2856861.

Hex triplet 2b979d #2b979d
RGB Decimal 43, 151, 157 rgb(43,151,157)
RGB Percent 16.9, 59.2, 61.6 rgb(16.9%,59.2%,61.6%)
CMYK 73, 4, 0, 38
HSL 183.2°, 57, 39.2 hsl(183.2,57%,39.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 183.2°, 72.6, 61.6
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.153, -27.403, -11.89
XYZ 18.147, 25.079, 35.781
xyY 0.23, 0.317, 25.079
CIE-LCH 57.153, 29.871, 203.455
CIE-LUV 57.153, -39.491, -13.685
Hunter-Lab 50.079, -22.957, -7.306
Binary 00101011, 10010111, 10011101

Color Schemes with #2b979d

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Alternatives to #2b979d

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#2b979d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2b979d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2b979d;}
.background {background-color:#2b979d;}
.border {border:1px solid #2b979d;}

Shades and Tints of #2b979d

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, #010303 is the darkest color, while #f3fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2b979d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #616767 is the less saturated color, while #05b9c3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2b979d 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
  • #687d7f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8e8e9a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8f8ca8 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #399ba7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6a919b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6b90a4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3499a3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population