#228cbb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228cbb is composed of 13.3% red, 54.9% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 81.8% cyan, 25.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 198.4 degrees, a saturation of 69.2% and a lightness of 43.3%. #228cbb color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #001977. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 13
    • G 55
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 82
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#228cbb color description : Strong blue.

#228cbb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228cbb has RGB values of R:34, G:140, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.82, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2264251.

Hex triplet 228cbb #228cbb
RGB Decimal 34, 140, 187 rgb(34,140,187)
RGB Percent 13.3, 54.9, 73.3 rgb(13.3%,54.9%,73.3%)
CMYK 82, 25, 0, 27
HSL 198.4°, 69.2, 43.3 hsl(198.4,69.2%,43.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.4°, 81.8, 73.3
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.744, -12.55, -32.726
XYZ 19.005, 22.682, 50.387
xyY 0.206, 0.246, 22.682
CIE-LCH 54.744, 35.05, 249.019
CIE-LUV 54.744, -34.799, -48.66
Hunter-Lab 47.626, -12.115, -29.39
Binary 00100010, 10001100, 10111011

Color Schemes with #228cbb

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Alternatives to #228cbb

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#228cbb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228cbb

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

Shades and Tints of #228cbb

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, #010304 is the darkest color, while #f3fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228cbb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6f6f is the less saturated color, while #0896d5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228cbb 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
  • #727272 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #627781 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7a87b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6f88c2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0096a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5a89b8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5389bf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c92aa Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population