#228bd2 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228bd2 is composed of 13.3% red, 54.5% green and 82.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 83.8% cyan, 33.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 17.6% black. It has a hue angle of 204.2 degrees, a saturation of 72.1% and a lightness of 47.8%. #228bd2 color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #0017a5. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 13
    • G 55
    • B 82
    RGB color chart
    • C 84
    • M 34
    • Y 0
    • K 18
    CMYK color chart

#228bd2 color description : Strong blue.

#228bd2 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228bd2 has RGB values of R:34, G:139, B:210 and CMYK values of C:0.84, M:0.34, Y:0, K:0.18. Its decimal value is 2264018.

Hex triplet 228bd2 #228bd2
RGB Decimal 34, 139, 210 rgb(34,139,210)
RGB Percent 13.3, 54.5, 82.4 rgb(13.3%,54.5%,82.4%)
CMYK 84, 34, 0, 18
HSL 204.2°, 72.1, 47.8 hsl(204.2,72.1%,47.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 204.2°, 83.8, 82.4
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 55.54, -3.603, -44.506
XYZ 21.522, 23.457, 64.362
xyY 0.197, 0.215, 23.457
CIE-LCH 55.54, 44.651, 265.372
CIE-LUV 55.54, -33.113, -69.063
Hunter-Lab 48.432, -5.434, -44.89
Binary 00100010, 10001011, 11010010

Color Schemes with #228bd2

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Alternatives to #228bd2

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#228bd2 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228bd2

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CSS codes
.text {color:#228bd2;}
.background {background-color:#228bd2;}
.border {border:1px solid #228bd2;}

Shades and Tints of #228bd2

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, #010507 is the darkest color, while #f6fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228bd2

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #767b7e is the less saturated color, while #0690ee is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228bd2 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
  • #747474 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #647987 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7089ce Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5a8bd6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0098a3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5389cf Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #468bd4 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c93b4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population