#228bde Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228bde is composed of 13.3% red, 54.5% green and 87.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 84.7% cyan, 37.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 12.9% black. It has a hue angle of 206.5 degrees, a saturation of 74% and a lightness of 50.2%. #228bde color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #0017bd. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 13
    • G 55
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 85
    • M 37
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#228bde color description : Bright blue.

#228bde Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228bde has RGB values of R:34, G:139, B:222 and CMYK values of C:0.85, M:0.37, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 2264030.

Hex triplet 228bde #228bde
RGB Decimal 34, 139, 222 rgb(34,139,222)
RGB Percent 13.3, 54.5, 87.1 rgb(13.3%,54.5%,87.1%)
CMYK 85, 37, 0, 13
HSL 206.5°, 74, 50.2 hsl(206.5,74%,50.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.5°, 84.7, 87.1
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 56.165, 0.855, -50.25
XYZ 23.074, 24.077, 72.534
xyY 0.193, 0.201, 24.077
CIE-LCH 56.165, 50.257, 270.975
CIE-LUV 56.165, -32.479, -79.06
Hunter-Lab 49.069, -1.932, -53.296
Binary 00100010, 10001011, 11011110

Color Schemes with #228bde

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Alternatives to #228bde

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#228bde Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228bde

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

Shades and Tints of #228bde

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #eff6fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228bde

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7a8186 is the less saturated color, while #058efb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228bde 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
  • #6a8ada Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4c8de1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #009aa4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #508adb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3d8cdf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c94b9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population