#238bdd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #238bdd is composed of 13.7% red, 54.5% green and 86.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 84.2% cyan, 37.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 206.5 degrees, a saturation of 73.2% and a lightness of 50.2%. #238bdd color hex could be obtained by blending #46ffff with #0017bb. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 14
    • G 55
    • B 87
    RGB color chart
    • C 84
    • M 37
    • Y 0
    • K 13
    CMYK color chart

#238bdd color description : Bright blue.

#238bdd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #238bdd has RGB values of R:35, G:139, B:221 and CMYK values of C:0.84, M:0.37, Y:0, K:0.13. Its decimal value is 2329565.

Hex triplet 238bdd #238bdd
RGB Decimal 35, 139, 221 rgb(35,139,221)
RGB Percent 13.7, 54.5, 86.7 rgb(13.7%,54.5%,86.7%)
CMYK 84, 37, 0, 13
HSL 206.5°, 73.2, 50.2 hsl(206.5,73.2%,50.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 206.5°, 84.2, 86.7
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 56.129, 0.559, -49.747
XYZ 22.974, 24.041, 71.832
xyY 0.193, 0.202, 24.041
CIE-LCH 56.129, 49.75, 270.644
CIE-LUV 56.129, -32.432, -78.2
Hunter-Lab 49.032, -2.169, -52.539
Binary 00100011, 10001011, 11011101

Color Schemes with #238bdd

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Alternatives to #238bdd

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#238bdd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #238bdd

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

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, #000101 is the darkest color, while #eff6fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #238bdd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #7b8185 is the less saturated color, while #068efa is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #238bdd 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
  • #757575 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #65798a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6b8ad9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #4e8de0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #009aa4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #518ada Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #3e8cdf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c94b9 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population