#228cbc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228cbc is composed of 13.3% red, 54.9% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 81.9% cyan, 25.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 198.7 degrees, a saturation of 69.4% and a lightness of 43.5%. #228cbc color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #001979. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 13
    • G 55
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 82
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#228cbc color description : Strong blue.

#228cbc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228cbc has RGB values of R:34, G:140, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.82, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 2264252.

Hex triplet 228cbc #228cbc
RGB Decimal 34, 140, 188 rgb(34,140,188)
RGB Percent 13.3, 54.9, 73.7 rgb(13.3%,54.9%,73.7%)
CMYK 82, 26, 0, 26
HSL 198.7°, 69.4, 43.5 hsl(198.7,69.4%,43.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.7°, 81.9, 73.7
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.788, -12.192, -33.226
XYZ 19.113, 22.725, 50.953
xyY 0.206, 0.245, 22.725
CIE-LCH 54.788, 35.392, 249.849
CIE-LUV 54.788, -34.737, -49.524
Hunter-Lab 47.671, -11.859, -30.002
Binary 00100010, 10001100, 10111100

Color Schemes with #228cbc

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Alternatives to #228cbc

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#228cbc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228cbc

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

Shades and Tints of #228cbc

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, #010405 is the darkest color, while #f4fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228cbc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6f6f is the less saturated color, while #0896d6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228cbc 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
  • #7a87b8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6e88c3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0096a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5a89b9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5289c0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c92ab Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population