#228b9f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228b9f is composed of 13.3% red, 54.5% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.6% cyan, 12.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 189.6 degrees, a saturation of 64.8% and a lightness of 37.8%. #228b9f color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #00173f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 13
    • G 55
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 13
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#228b9f color description : Dark cyan.

#228b9f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228b9f has RGB values of R:34, G:139, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.13, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 2263967.

Hex triplet 228b9f #228b9f
RGB Decimal 34, 139, 159 rgb(34,139,159)
RGB Percent 13.3, 54.5, 62.4 rgb(13.3%,54.5%,62.4%)
CMYK 79, 13, 0, 38
HSL 189.6°, 64.8, 37.8 hsl(189.6,64.8%,37.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.6°, 78.6, 62.4
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 53.284, -21.708, -18.919
XYZ 16.149, 21.307, 36.061
xyY 0.22, 0.29, 21.307
CIE-LCH 53.284, 28.796, 221.072
CIE-LUV 53.284, -36.253, -25.196
Hunter-Lab 46.16, -18.332, -14.007
Binary 00100010, 10001011, 10011111

Color Schemes with #228b9f

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Alternatives to #228b9f

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#228b9f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228b9f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#228b9f;}
.background {background-color:#228b9f;}
.border {border:1px solid #228b9f;}

Shades and Tints of #228b9f

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, #030c0e is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228b9f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5d6364 is the less saturated color, while #049fbd is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228b9f 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
  • #6e6e6e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #5f7478 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #80849c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7e83a9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #25929d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5e879d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5c86a5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #248f9d Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population