#228bb4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228bb4 is composed of 13.3% red, 54.5% green and 70.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 81.1% cyan, 22.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 196.8 degrees, a saturation of 68.2% and a lightness of 42%. #228bb4 color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #001769. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 13
    • G 55
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 81
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 29
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#228bb4 color description : Strong blue.

#228bb4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228bb4 has RGB values of R:34, G:139, B:180 and CMYK values of C:0.81, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 2263988.

Hex triplet 228bb4 #228bb4
RGB Decimal 34, 139, 180 rgb(34,139,180)
RGB Percent 13.3, 54.5, 70.6 rgb(13.3%,54.5%,70.6%)
CMYK 81, 23, 0, 29
HSL 196.8°, 68.2, 42 hsl(196.8,68.2%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.8°, 81.1, 70.6
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.132, -14.48, -29.682
XYZ 18.128, 22.099, 46.488
xyY 0.209, 0.255, 22.099
CIE-LCH 54.132, 33.026, 243.996
CIE-LUV 54.132, -34.885, -43.398
Hunter-Lab 47.01, -13.431, -25.725
Binary 00100010, 10001011, 10110100

Color Schemes with #228bb4

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Alternatives to #228bb4

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#228bb4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228bb4

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CSS codes
.text {color:#228bb4;}
.background {background-color:#228bb4;}
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Shades and Tints of #228bb4

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, #030c0f is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228bb4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #646e72 is the less saturated color, while #0199d5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228bb4 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
  • #7b86b0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7286bc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00959f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5a88b1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5588b9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c91a7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population