#238bbc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #238bbc is composed of 13.7% red, 54.5% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 81.4% cyan, 26.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 199.2 degrees, a saturation of 68.6% and a lightness of 43.7%. #238bbc color hex could be obtained by blending #46ffff with #001779. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 14
    • G 55
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 81
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#238bbc color description : Strong blue.

#238bbc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #238bbc has RGB values of R:35, G:139, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.81, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 2329532.

Hex triplet 238bbc #238bbc
RGB Decimal 35, 139, 188 rgb(35,139,188)
RGB Percent 13.7, 54.5, 73.7 rgb(13.7%,54.5%,73.7%)
CMYK 81, 26, 0, 26
HSL 199.2°, 68.6, 43.7 hsl(199.2,68.6%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.2°, 81.4, 73.7
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.503, -11.536, -33.67
XYZ 19.001, 22.452, 50.906
xyY 0.206, 0.243, 22.452
CIE-LCH 54.503, 35.592, 251.088
CIE-LUV 54.503, -34.276, -50.276
Hunter-Lab 47.383, -11.343, -30.53
Binary 00100011, 10001011, 10111100

Color Schemes with #238bbc

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Alternatives to #238bbc

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#238bbc Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#238bbc;}
.background {background-color:#238bbc;}
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Shades and Tints of #238bbc

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, #010506 is the darkest color, while #f5fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #238bbc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #687277 is the less saturated color, while #0197de is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #238bbc 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
  • #717171 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #617680 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7887b8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6d88c3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0096a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5988b9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5289c0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c92aa Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population