#238bcd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #238bcd is composed of 13.7% red, 54.5% green and 80.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 82.9% cyan, 32.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 19.6% black. It has a hue angle of 203.3 degrees, a saturation of 70.8% and a lightness of 47.1%. #238bcd color hex could be obtained by blending #46ffff with #00179b. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 14
    • G 55
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 83
    • M 32
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#238bcd color description : Strong blue.

#238bcd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #238bcd has RGB values of R:35, G:139, B:205 and CMYK values of C:0.83, M:0.32, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 2329549.

Hex triplet 238bcd #238bcd
RGB Decimal 35, 139, 205 rgb(35,139,205)
RGB Percent 13.7, 54.5, 80.4 rgb(13.7%,54.5%,80.4%)
CMYK 83, 32, 0, 20
HSL 203.3°, 70.8, 47.1 hsl(203.3,70.8%,47.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 203.3°, 82.9, 80.4
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 55.307, -5.362, -42.052
XYZ 20.943, 23.228, 61.134
xyY 0.199, 0.221, 23.228
CIE-LCH 55.307, 42.393, 262.733
CIE-LUV 55.307, -33.285, -64.81
Hunter-Lab 48.196, -6.78, -41.469
Binary 00100011, 10001011, 11001101

Color Schemes with #238bcd

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Alternatives to #238bcd

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#238bcd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #238bcd

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

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.

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Tones of #238bcd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #76787a is the less saturated color, while #0791e9 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #238bcd 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
  • #637885 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7288c9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #5f8ad2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0098a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5589ca Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #498ad0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c93b2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population