#228ab3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228ab3 is composed of 13.3% red, 54.1% green and 70.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 81% cyan, 22.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.8% black. It has a hue angle of 197 degrees, a saturation of 68.1% and a lightness of 41.8%. #228ab3 color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #001567. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 13
    • G 54
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 81
    • M 23
    • Y 0
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#228ab3 color description : Strong blue.

#228ab3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228ab3 has RGB values of R:34, G:138, B:179 and CMYK values of C:0.81, M:0.23, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 2263731.

Hex triplet 228ab3 #228ab3
RGB Decimal 34, 138, 179 rgb(34,138,179)
RGB Percent 13.3, 54.1, 70.2 rgb(13.3%,54.1%,70.2%)
CMYK 81, 23, 0, 30
HSL 197°, 68.1, 41.8 hsl(197,68.1%,41.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 197°, 81, 70.2
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 53.782, -14.278, -29.653
XYZ 17.883, 21.77, 45.905
xyY 0.209, 0.254, 21.77
CIE-LCH 53.782, 32.912, 244.288
CIE-LUV 53.782, -34.596, -43.325
Hunter-Lab 46.658, -13.239, -25.672
Binary 00100010, 10001010, 10110011

Color Schemes with #228ab3

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Alternatives to #228ab3

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#228ab3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228ab3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#228ab3;}
.background {background-color:#228ab3;}
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Shades and Tints of #228ab3

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, #030b0e is the darkest color, while #fdfeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228ab3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #646e71 is the less saturated color, while #0198d4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228ab3 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
  • #707070 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #60757d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7a85af Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7186bb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00949e Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5a87b0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5487b8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c90a6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population