#2f79bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2f79bc is composed of 18.4% red, 47.5% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 75% cyan, 35.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 208.5 degrees, a saturation of 60% and a lightness of 46.1%. #2f79bc color hex could be obtained by blending #5ef2ff with #000079. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 18
    • G 47
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 75
    • M 36
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#2f79bc color description : Strong blue.

#2f79bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2f79bc has RGB values of R:47, G:121, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.75, M:0.36, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 3111356.

Hex triplet 2f79bc #2f79bc
RGB Decimal 47, 121, 188 rgb(47,121,188)
RGB Percent 18.4, 47.5, 73.7 rgb(18.4%,47.5%,73.7%)
CMYK 75, 36, 0, 26
HSL 208.5°, 60, 46.1 hsl(208.5,60%,46.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 208.5°, 75, 73.7
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.385, 0.348, -41.702
XYZ 17.085, 17.909, 50.13
xyY 0.201, 0.21, 17.909
CIE-LCH 49.385, 41.703, 270.478
CIE-LUV 49.385, -26.411, -63.4
Hunter-Lab 42.318, -1.994, -40.612
Binary 00101111, 01111001, 10111100

Color Schemes with #2f79bc

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Alternatives to #2f79bc

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#2f79bc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2f79bc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2f79bc;}
.background {background-color:#2f79bc;}
.border {border:1px solid #2f79bc;}

Shades and Tints of #2f79bc

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, #040a0f is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2f79bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6e767d is the less saturated color, while #027be9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2f79bc 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
  • #6b6b6b Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5f6e7b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #627abb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4f7dc0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008892 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #4f79bb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #437bbf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #1182a1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population