#2c979c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2c979c is composed of 17.3% red, 59.2% green and 61.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 71.8% cyan, 3.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.8% black. It has a hue angle of 182.7 degrees, a saturation of 56% and a lightness of 39.2%. #2c979c color hex could be obtained by blending #58ffff 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

#2c979c color description : Dark cyan.

#2c979c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2c979c has RGB values of R:44, G:151, B:156 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 2922396.

Hex triplet 2c979c #2c979c
RGB Decimal 44, 151, 156 rgb(44,151,156)
RGB Percent 17.3, 59.2, 61.2 rgb(17.3%,59.2%,61.2%)
CMYK 72, 3, 0, 39
HSL 182.7°, 56, 39.2 hsl(182.7,56%,39.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 182.7°, 71.8, 61.2
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.141, -27.578, -11.334
XYZ 18.104, 25.067, 35.335
xyY 0.231, 0.319, 25.067
CIE-LCH 57.141, 29.816, 202.343
CIE-LUV 57.141, -39.4, -12.8
Hunter-Lab 50.067, -23.072, -6.797
Binary 00101100, 10010111, 10011100

Color Schemes with #2c979c

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Alternatives to #2c979c

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#2c979c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2c979c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2c979c;}
.background {background-color:#2c979c;}
.border {border:1px solid #2c979c;}

Shades and Tints of #2c979c

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 #2c979c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #626666 is the less saturated color, while #06bac2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2c979c 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
  • #787878 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #697e7f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8e8e99 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #908ca7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3b9ba6 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
  • #3599a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population