#2c79b9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2c79b9 is composed of 17.3% red, 47.5% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.2% cyan, 34.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 207.2 degrees, a saturation of 61.6% and a lightness of 44.9%. #2c79b9 color hex could be obtained by blending #58f2ff with #000073. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 17
    • G 47
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 76
    • M 35
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#2c79b9 color description : Strong blue.

#2c79b9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2c79b9 has RGB values of R:44, G:121, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.76, M:0.35, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2914745.

Hex triplet 2c79b9 #2c79b9
RGB Decimal 44, 121, 185 rgb(44,121,185)
RGB Percent 17.3, 47.5, 72.5 rgb(17.3%,47.5%,72.5%)
CMYK 76, 35, 0, 27
HSL 207.2°, 61.6, 44.9 hsl(207.2,61.6%,44.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.2°, 76.2, 72.5
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.144, -1.136, -40.359
XYZ 16.631, 17.712, 48.438
xyY 0.201, 0.214, 17.712
CIE-LCH 49.144, 40.375, 268.388
CIE-LUV 49.144, -27.007, -61.054
Hunter-Lab 42.085, -3.111, -38.781
Binary 00101100, 01111001, 10111001

Color Schemes with #2c79b9

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Alternatives to #2c79b9

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#2c79b9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2c79b9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2c79b9;}
.background {background-color:#2c79b9;}
.border {border:1px solid #2c79b9;}

Shades and Tints of #2c79b9

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, #03070b is the darkest color, while #fafcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2c79b9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #727373 is the less saturated color, while #097cdc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2c79b9 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
  • #5d6c79 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6379b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #517cbe Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008891 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4f79b8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #447bbc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #10829f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population