#228bcf Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228bcf is composed of 13.3% red, 54.5% green and 81.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 83.6% cyan, 32.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 18.8% black. It has a hue angle of 203.6 degrees, a saturation of 71.8% and a lightness of 47.3%. #228bcf color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #00179f. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 13
    • G 55
    • B 81
    RGB color chart
    • C 84
    • M 33
    • Y 0
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#228bcf color description : Strong blue.

#228bcf Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228bcf has RGB values of R:34, G:139, B:207 and CMYK values of C:0.84, M:0.33, Y:0, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 2264015.

Hex triplet 228bcf #228bcf
RGB Decimal 34, 139, 207 rgb(34,139,207)
RGB Percent 13.3, 54.5, 81.2 rgb(13.3%,54.5%,81.2%)
CMYK 84, 33, 0, 19
HSL 203.6°, 71.8, 47.3 hsl(203.6,71.8%,47.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 203.6°, 83.6, 81.2
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 55.389, -4.71, -43.053
XYZ 21.152, 23.308, 62.412
xyY 0.198, 0.218, 23.308
CIE-LCH 55.389, 43.31, 263.756
CIE-LUV 55.389, -33.278, -66.536
Hunter-Lab 48.279, -6.283, -42.852
Binary 00100010, 10001011, 11001111

Color Schemes with #228bcf

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Alternatives to #228bcf

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#228bcf Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #228bcf

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, #010305 is the darkest color, while #f3f9fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228bcf

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #75797c is the less saturated color, while #0691eb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228bcf 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
  • #737373 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #637885 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7188cb Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5d8bd3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0098a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5489cc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #478bd2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c93b2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population