#228b9d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228b9d is composed of 13.3% red, 54.5% green and 61.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.3% cyan, 11.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.4% black. It has a hue angle of 188.8 degrees, a saturation of 64.4% and a lightness of 37.5%. #228b9d color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #00173b. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 13
    • G 55
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 78
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#228b9d color description : Dark cyan.

#228b9d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228b9d has RGB values of R:34, G:139, B:157 and CMYK values of C:0.78, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 2263965.

Hex triplet 228b9d #228b9d
RGB Decimal 34, 139, 157 rgb(34,139,157)
RGB Percent 13.3, 54.5, 61.6 rgb(13.3%,54.5%,61.6%)
CMYK 78, 11, 0, 38
HSL 188.8°, 64.4, 37.5 hsl(188.8,64.4%,37.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 188.8°, 78.3, 61.6
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 53.209, -22.374, -17.878
XYZ 15.976, 21.238, 35.154
xyY 0.221, 0.293, 21.238
CIE-LCH 53.209, 28.64, 218.627
CIE-LUV 53.209, -36.387, -23.47
Hunter-Lab 46.085, -18.767, -12.967
Binary 00100010, 10001011, 10011101

Color Schemes with #228b9d

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Alternatives to #228b9d

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#228b9d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228b9d

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CSS codes
.text {color:#228b9d;}
.background {background-color:#228b9d;}
.border {border:1px solid #228b9d;}

Shades and Tints of #228b9d

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, #030b0c is the darkest color, while #fbfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228b9d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5d6162 is the less saturated color, while #05a0ba is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228b9d 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
  • #6e6e6e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5f7477 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #81849a Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7f83a7 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #27919c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5e869b Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5d86a3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #258f9c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population