Cyan

The color #79B1DC is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 121, 177, 220 and HSL values of 206°, 59%, 67%.

Color Values for #79B1DC

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HEX:
#79B1DC
RGB:
rgb(121,177,220) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(206,59%,67%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(45%, 20%, 0%, 14%) Copied!

Color Composition of #79B1DC

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #79B1DC. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 47.5%
Green: 69.4%
Blue: 86.3%

Contrast Analysis for #79B1DC

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 #79B1DC

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #79B1DC

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

Complementary Colors for #79B1DC

The complementary color for #79B1DC is #DCA479. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #79B1DC

The analogous colors for #79B1DC are #79DCD6 and #7980DC. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #79B1DC

The triadic colors for #79B1DC are #DC79B1 and #B1DC79. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #79B1DC

These are the darker variations of #79B1DC. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #618EB0 and #496A84. This progression shows how #79B1DC darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #79B1DC

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #94C1E3 and #AFD0EA. This progression shows how #79B1DC. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #79B1DC

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #79B1DC. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#79B1DC Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #79B1DC. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #79B1DC is a cyan with RGB values of 121, 177, 220 and HSL values of 206°, 59%, 67%.

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