#228bdb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228bdb is composed of 13.3% red, 54.5% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 84.5% cyan, 36.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 205.9 degrees, a saturation of 73.1% and a lightness of 49.6%. #228bdb color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #0017b7. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 13
    • G 55
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 84
    • M 37
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#228bdb color description : Bright blue.

#228bdb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228bdb has RGB values of R:34, G:139, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.84, M:0.37, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 2264027.

Hex triplet 228bdb #228bdb
RGB Decimal 34, 139, 219 rgb(34,139,219)
RGB Percent 13.3, 54.5, 85.9 rgb(13.3%,54.5%,85.9%)
CMYK 84, 37, 0, 14
HSL 205.9°, 73.1, 49.6 hsl(205.9,73.1%,49.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 205.9°, 84.5, 85.9
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 56.005, -0.263, -48.824
XYZ 22.675, 23.918, 70.435
xyY 0.194, 0.204, 23.918
CIE-LCH 56.005, 48.825, 269.692
CIE-LUV 56.005, -32.633, -76.579
Hunter-Lab 48.906, -2.823, -51.157
Binary 00100010, 10001011, 11011011

Color Schemes with #228bdb

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Alternatives to #228bdb

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#228bdb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228bdb

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

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, #020a0f is the darkest color, while #fdfeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228bdb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a7f83 is the less saturated color, while #058ff8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228bdb 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
  • #757575 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #647989 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6c8ad7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #508dde Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #009aa4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #518ad8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3f8cdd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c94b8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population