#238cbc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #238cbc is composed of 13.7% red, 54.9% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 81.4% cyan, 25.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 198.8 degrees, a saturation of 68.6% and a lightness of 43.7%. #238cbc color hex could be obtained by blending #46ffff with #001979. 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

#238cbc color description : Strong blue.

#238cbc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #238cbc has RGB values of R:35, G:140, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.81, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 2329788.

Hex triplet 238cbc #238cbc
RGB Decimal 35, 140, 188 rgb(35,140,188)
RGB Percent 13.7, 54.9, 73.7 rgb(13.7%,54.9%,73.7%)
CMYK 81, 26, 0, 26
HSL 198.8°, 68.6, 43.7 hsl(198.8,68.6%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 198.8°, 81.4, 73.7
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.806, -12.099, -33.197
XYZ 19.146, 22.743, 50.955
xyY 0.206, 0.245, 22.743
CIE-LCH 54.806, 35.333, 249.975
CIE-LUV 54.806, -34.624, -49.489
Hunter-Lab 47.689, -11.793, -29.968
Binary 00100011, 10001100, 10111100

Color Schemes with #238cbc

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Alternatives to #238cbc

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#238cbc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #238cbc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#238cbc;}
.background {background-color:#238cbc;}
.border {border:1px solid #238cbc;}

Shades and Tints of #238cbc

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 #238cbc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #687277 is the less saturated color, while #0199de is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #238cbc 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
  • #727272 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #627781 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7a87b8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6f88c3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0096a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5a89b9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5389c0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c92ab Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population