#228fb9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228fb9 is composed of 13.3% red, 56.1% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 81.6% cyan, 22.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 196.7 degrees, a saturation of 68.9% and a lightness of 42.9%. #228fb9 color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #001f73. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 13
    • G 56
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 82
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#228fb9 color description : Strong blue.

#228fb9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228fb9 has RGB values of R:34, G:143, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.82, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 2265017.

Hex triplet 228fb9 #228fb9
RGB Decimal 34, 143, 185 rgb(34,143,185)
RGB Percent 13.3, 56.1, 72.5 rgb(13.3%,56.1%,72.5%)
CMYK 82, 23, 0, 27
HSL 196.7°, 68.9, 42.9 hsl(196.7,68.9%,42.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.7°, 81.6, 72.5
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 55.569, -14.926, -30.301
XYZ 19.237, 23.486, 49.416
xyY 0.209, 0.255, 23.486
CIE-LCH 55.569, 33.778, 243.776
CIE-LUV 55.569, -35.976, -44.551
Hunter-Lab 48.462, -13.955, -26.533
Binary 00100010, 10001111, 10111001

Color Schemes with #228fb9

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Alternatives to #228fb9

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#228fb9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228fb9

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#228fb9;}
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Shades and Tints of #228fb9

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, #010203 is the darkest color, while #f1f9fc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228fb9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #657176 is the less saturated color, while #009edb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228fb9 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
  • #737373 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #637981 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7e89b5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #758ac0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0098a3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5c8bb6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #578cbe Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c95ab Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population