#228ed6 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228ed6 is composed of 13.3% red, 55.7% green and 83.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 84.1% cyan, 33.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 16.1% black. It has a hue angle of 204 degrees, a saturation of 72.6% and a lightness of 48.6%. #228ed6 color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #001dad. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 13
    • G 56
    • B 84
    RGB color chart
    • C 84
    • M 34
    • Y 0
    • K 16
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#228ed6 color description : Strong blue.

#228ed6 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228ed6 has RGB values of R:34, G:142, B:214 and CMYK values of C:0.84, M:0.34, Y:0, K:0.16. Its decimal value is 2264790.

Hex triplet 228ed6 #228ed6
RGB Decimal 34, 142, 214 rgb(34,142,214)
RGB Percent 13.3, 55.7, 83.9 rgb(13.3%,55.7%,83.9%)
CMYK 84, 34, 0, 16
HSL 204°, 72.6, 48.6 hsl(204,72.6%,48.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 204°, 84.1, 83.9
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 56.624, -3.879, -45.04
XYZ 22.467, 24.539, 67.167
xyY 0.197, 0.215, 24.539
CIE-LCH 56.624, 45.207, 265.078
CIE-LUV 56.624, -33.896, -70.158
Hunter-Lab 49.537, -5.732, -45.715
Binary 00100010, 10001110, 11010110

Color Schemes with #228ed6

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Alternatives to #228ed6

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#228ed6 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228ed6

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #228ed6

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, #02070b is the darkest color, while #f9fcfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228ed6

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #787d80 is the less saturated color, while #0594f3 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228ed6 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
  • #767676 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #657b89 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #728bd1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5c8eda Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #009ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #558cd3 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #478ed8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c96b7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population