Information about #2779B9 color

#2779B9 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #2779B9 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(39, 121, 185) — 15.3% red, 47.5% green, 72.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 57 / 25 / 0 / 27. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#2779B9 presents itself as a vivid, lively sky-leaning azure — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Bluish (#2976BB). Nearby in the Register you will also find UCLA Blue (#2774AE) and Mid Blue (#276AB3).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(39, 121, 185)), which gives #2779B9 its character. If you plan to put text on a #2779B9 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #2779B9 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#2779B9 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#2779B9 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #2779B9

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Bluish color link
Bluish

#2976BB

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Windows Blue color link
Windows Blue

#357EC7

True Blue color link
True Blue

#2D68C4

Nice Blue color link
Nice Blue

#107AB0

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Mariner color link
Mariner

#286ACD

Sports Star color link
Sports Star

#3D85B8

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#2779B9
  • RGB39, 121, 185
  • CMYK57, 25, 0, 27
  • CSSrgb(39, 121, 185)
  • HSL206°, 65%, 44%
  • HSL Precise206.301°, 65.179%, 43.922%
  • HSV206°, 79%, 73%
  • HSB206°, 79%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.475
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.725
  • GLSLvec3(0.153, 0.475, 0.725)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.153, 0.475, 0.725, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.153, 0.475, 0.725)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB72.5%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID2779B9
  • DECIMAL ID2587065
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01