Cyan

The color #279B8F is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 39, 155, 143 and HSL values of 174°, 60%, 38%.

Color Values for #279B8F

Below are the different color format representations for #279B8F. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#279B8F
RGB:
rgb(39,155,143) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(174,60%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(75%, 0%, 8%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #279B8F

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #279B8F. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.3%
Green: 60.8%
Blue: 56.1%

Contrast Analysis for #279B8F

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #279B8F

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #279B8F

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #279B8F

The complementary color for #279B8F is #9B2732. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #279B8F

The analogous colors for #279B8F are #279B55 and #276D9B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #279B8F

The triadic colors for #279B8F are #8F279B and #9B8F27. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #279B8F

These are the darker variations of #279B8F. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1F7C72 and #175D56. This progression shows how #279B8F darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #279B8F

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #52AFA5 and #7DC3BC. This progression shows how #279B8F. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #279B8F

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #279B8F. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #279B8F

Companies and brands that incorporate #279B8F in their visual identity.

#279B8F Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #279B8F. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #279B8F is a cyan with RGB values of 39, 155, 143 and HSL values of 174°, 60%, 38%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #279B8F including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.