#228ab8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228ab8 is composed of 13.3% red, 54.1% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 81.5% cyan, 25% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 198.4 degrees, a saturation of 68.8% and a lightness of 42.7%. #228ab8 color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #001571. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 13
    • G 54
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 82
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#228ab8 color description : Strong blue.

#228ab8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228ab8 has RGB values of R:34, G:138, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.82, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 2263736.

Hex triplet 228ab8 #228ab8
RGB Decimal 34, 138, 184 rgb(34,138,184)
RGB Percent 13.3, 54.1, 72.2 rgb(13.3%,54.1%,72.2%)
CMYK 82, 25, 0, 28
HSL 198.4°, 68.8, 42.7 hsl(198.4,68.8%,42.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.4°, 81.5, 72.2
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.002, -12.5, -32.172
XYZ 18.398, 21.976, 48.617
xyY 0.207, 0.247, 21.976
CIE-LCH 54.002, 34.515, 248.767
CIE-LUV 54.002, -34.285, -47.648
Hunter-Lab 46.879, -11.985, -28.673
Binary 00100010, 10001010, 10111000

Color Schemes with #228ab8

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Alternatives to #228ab8

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#228ab8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228ab8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#228ab8;}
.background {background-color:#228ab8;}
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Shades and Tints of #228ab8

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, #000102 is the darkest color, while #f0f9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228ab8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #657075 is the less saturated color, while #0097da is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228ab8 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
  • #707070 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #60757e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7886b4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6e86bf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00949f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5987b5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5287bc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c90a8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population