#2c79b6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2c79b6 is composed of 17.3% red, 47.5% green and 71.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 75.8% cyan, 33.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 28.6% black. It has a hue angle of 206.5 degrees, a saturation of 61.1% and a lightness of 44.3%. #2c79b6 color hex could be obtained by blending #58f2ff with #00006d. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 17
    • G 47
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 76
    • M 34
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#2c79b6 color description : Strong blue.

#2c79b6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2c79b6 has RGB values of R:44, G:121, B:182 and CMYK values of C:0.76, M:0.34, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 2914742.

Hex triplet 2c79b6 #2c79b6
RGB Decimal 44, 121, 182 rgb(44,121,182)
RGB Percent 17.3, 47.5, 71.4 rgb(17.3%,47.5%,71.4%)
CMYK 76, 34, 0, 29
HSL 206.5°, 61.1, 44.3 hsl(206.5,61.1%,44.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.5°, 75.8, 71.4
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 48.99, -2.239, -38.87
XYZ 16.318, 17.586, 46.788
xyY 0.202, 0.218, 17.586
CIE-LCH 48.99, 38.935, 266.703
CIE-LUV 48.99, -27.137, -58.538
Hunter-Lab 41.936, -3.933, -36.795
Binary 00101100, 01111001, 10110110

Color Schemes with #2c79b6

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Alternatives to #2c79b6

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#2c79b6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2c79b6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2c79b6;}
.background {background-color:#2c79b6;}
.border {border:1px solid #2c79b6;}

Shades and Tints of #2c79b6

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, #020508 is the darkest color, while #f7fbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2c79b6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #697279 is the less saturated color, while #017ee1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2c79b6 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
  • #5d6c78 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6579b4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #547bbb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008791 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5079b5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #457ab9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #10829e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population