#228bdc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228bdc is composed of 13.3% red, 54.5% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 84.5% cyan, 36.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 206.1 degrees, a saturation of 73.2% and a lightness of 49.8%. #228bdc color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #0017b9. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 13
    • G 55
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 85
    • M 37
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#228bdc color description : Bright blue.

#228bdc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228bdc has RGB values of R:34, G:139, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.85, M:0.37, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 2264028.

Hex triplet 228bdc #228bdc
RGB Decimal 34, 139, 220 rgb(34,139,220)
RGB Percent 13.3, 54.5, 86.3 rgb(13.3%,54.5%,86.3%)
CMYK 85, 37, 0, 14
HSL 206.1°, 73.2, 49.8 hsl(206.1,73.2%,49.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.1°, 84.5, 86.3
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 56.058, 0.11, -49.3
XYZ 22.807, 23.971, 71.131
xyY 0.193, 0.203, 23.971
CIE-LCH 56.058, 49.3, 270.128
CIE-LUV 56.058, -32.581, -77.407
Hunter-Lab 48.96, -2.527, -51.867
Binary 00100010, 10001011, 11011100

Color Schemes with #228bdc

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Alternatives to #228bdc

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#228bdc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228bdc

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

Shades and Tints of #228bdc

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, #020a10 is the darkest color, while #feffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228bdc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a8084 is the less saturated color, while #058ff9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228bdc 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
  • #64798a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6b8ad8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4f8ddf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #009aa4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #508ad9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3e8cde Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c94b8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population