#2c979b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2c979b is composed of 17.3% red, 59.2% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 71.6% cyan, 2.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 182.2 degrees, a saturation of 55.8% and a lightness of 39%. #2c979b color hex could be obtained by blending #58ffff with #002f37. 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

#2c979b color description : Dark cyan.

#2c979b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2c979b has RGB values of R:44, G:151, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 2922395.

Hex triplet 2c979b #2c979b
RGB Decimal 44, 151, 155 rgb(44,151,155)
RGB Percent 17.3, 59.2, 60.8 rgb(17.3%,59.2%,60.8%)
CMYK 72, 3, 0, 39
HSL 182.2°, 55.8, 39 hsl(182.2,55.8%,39%)
HSV (or HSB) 182.2°, 71.6, 60.8
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.108, -27.884, -10.813
XYZ 18.02, 25.034, 34.891
xyY 0.231, 0.321, 25.034
CIE-LCH 57.108, 29.907, 201.195
CIE-LUV 57.108, -39.465, -11.953
Hunter-Lab 50.034, -23.271, -6.322
Binary 00101100, 10010111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #2c979b

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Alternatives to #2c979b

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#2c979b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2c979b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2c979b;}
.background {background-color:#2c979b;}
.border {border:1px solid #2c979b;}

Shades and Tints of #2c979b

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 #2c979b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #626565 is the less saturated color, while #06bbc1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2c979b 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
  • #8e8e98 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #908ca6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3b9ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6a9199 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6c90a2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3699a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population