#2f79b6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2f79b6 is composed of 18.4% red, 47.5% green and 71.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 74.2% cyan, 33.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 28.6% black. It has a hue angle of 207.1 degrees, a saturation of 59% and a lightness of 44.9%. #2f79b6 color hex could be obtained by blending #5ef2ff with #00006d. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 18
    • G 47
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 74
    • M 34
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#2f79b6 color description : Moderate blue.

#2f79b6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2f79b6 has RGB values of R:47, G:121, B:182 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.34, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 3111350.

Hex triplet 2f79b6 #2f79b6
RGB Decimal 47, 121, 182 rgb(47,121,182)
RGB Percent 18.4, 47.5, 71.4 rgb(18.4%,47.5%,71.4%)
CMYK 74, 34, 0, 29
HSL 207.1°, 59, 44.9 hsl(207.1,59%,44.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.1°, 74.2, 71.4
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.075, -1.848, -38.731
XYZ 16.451, 17.655, 46.794
xyY 0.203, 0.218, 17.655
CIE-LCH 49.075, 38.775, 267.268
CIE-LUV 49.075, -26.654, -58.376
Hunter-Lab 42.018, -3.644, -36.617
Binary 00101111, 01111001, 10110110

Color Schemes with #2f79b6

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Alternatives to #2f79b6

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#2f79b6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2f79b6

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2f79b6;}
.background {background-color:#2f79b6;}
.border {border:1px solid #2f79b6;}

Shades and Tints of #2f79b6

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 #2f79b6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7378 is the less saturated color, while #037de2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2f79b6 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
  • #6a6a6a Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5e6d79 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6579b5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #557bbb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008791 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5179b5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #477ab9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #11829e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population