#2f79b8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #2f79b8 is composed of 18.4% red, 47.5% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 74.5% cyan, 34.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 207.6 degrees, a saturation of 59.3% and a lightness of 45.3%. #2f79b8 color hex could be obtained by blending #5ef2ff with #000071. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 18
    • G 47
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 74
    • M 34
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#2f79b8 color description : Moderate blue.

#2f79b8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #2f79b8 has RGB values of R:47, G:121, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.34, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 3111352.

Hex triplet 2f79b8 #2f79b8
RGB Decimal 47, 121, 184 rgb(47,121,184)
RGB Percent 18.4, 47.5, 72.2 rgb(18.4%,47.5%,72.2%)
CMYK 74, 34, 0, 28
HSL 207.6°, 59.3, 45.3 hsl(207.6,59.3%,45.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 207.6°, 74.5, 72.2
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.177, -1.118, -39.724
XYZ 16.659, 17.738, 47.891
xyY 0.202, 0.216, 17.738
CIE-LCH 49.177, 39.74, 268.388
CIE-LUV 49.177, -26.572, -60.056
Hunter-Lab 42.117, -3.099, -37.936
Binary 00101111, 01111001, 10111000

Color Schemes with #2f79b8

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Alternatives to #2f79b8

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#2f79b8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #2f79b8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#2f79b8;}
.background {background-color:#2f79b8;}
.border {border:1px solid #2f79b8;}

Shades and Tints of #2f79b8

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, #03080c is the darkest color, while #fcfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #2f79b8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d747a is the less saturated color, while #037de4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #2f79b8 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
  • #5e6d7a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #647ab7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #537cbd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #008891 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5079b7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #467bbb Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #11829f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population