#228cce Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228cce is composed of 13.3% red, 54.9% green and 80.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 83.5% cyan, 32% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.2% black. It has a hue angle of 203 degrees, a saturation of 71.7% and a lightness of 47.1%. #228cce color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #00199d. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 13
    • G 55
    • B 81
    RGB color chart
    • C 83
    • M 32
    • Y 0
    • K 19
    CMYK color chart

#228cce color description : Strong blue.

#228cce Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228cce has RGB values of R:34, G:140, B:206 and CMYK values of C:0.83, M:0.32, Y:0, K:0.19. Its decimal value is 2264270.

Hex triplet 228cce #228cce
RGB Decimal 34, 140, 206 rgb(34,140,206)
RGB Percent 13.3, 54.9, 80.8 rgb(13.3%,54.9%,80.8%)
CMYK 83, 32, 0, 19
HSL 203°, 71.7, 47.1 hsl(203,71.7%,47.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 203°, 83.5, 80.8
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 55.635, -5.66, -42.1
XYZ 21.176, 23.551, 61.819
xyY 0.199, 0.221, 23.551
CIE-LCH 55.635, 42.479, 262.343
CIE-LUV 55.635, -33.672, -64.927
Hunter-Lab 48.529, -7.037, -41.557
Binary 00100010, 10001100, 11001110

Color Schemes with #228cce

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #228cce

Below, you can see some colors close to #228cce. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#228cce Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228cce

This text has a font color of #228cce.

<span style="color:#228cce;">Text here</span>
#228cce background color

This paragraph has a background color of #228cce.

<p style="background-color:#228cce;">Content here</p>
#228cce border color

This element has a border color of #228cce.

<div style="border:1px solid #228cce;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#228cce;}
.background {background-color:#228cce;}
.border {border:1px solid #228cce;}

Shades and Tints of #228cce

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 #f2f9fd is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #228cce

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #75797b is the less saturated color, while #0692ea is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228cce 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
  • #747474 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #647986 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7389ca Protanopia 1% of men
  • #608bd3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0099a3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #558acb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #498bd1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c94b2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population