#228bb1 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228bb1 is composed of 13.3% red, 54.5% green and 69.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 80.8% cyan, 21.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 30.6% black. It has a hue angle of 195.9 degrees, a saturation of 67.8% and a lightness of 41.4%. #228bb1 color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #001763. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 13
    • G 55
    • B 69
    RGB color chart
    • C 81
    • M 21
    • Y 0
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#228bb1 color description : Dark blue.

#228bb1 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228bb1 has RGB values of R:34, G:139, B:177 and CMYK values of C:0.81, M:0.21, Y:0, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 2263985.

Hex triplet 228bb1 #228bb1
RGB Decimal 34, 139, 177 rgb(34,139,177)
RGB Percent 13.3, 54.5, 69.4 rgb(13.3%,54.5%,69.4%)
CMYK 81, 21, 0, 31
HSL 195.9°, 67.8, 41.4 hsl(195.9,67.8%,41.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.9°, 80.8, 69.4
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 54.004, -15.536, -28.164
XYZ 17.826, 21.978, 44.895
xyY 0.21, 0.259, 21.978
CIE-LCH 54.004, 32.165, 241.117
CIE-LUV 54.004, -35.076, -40.798
Hunter-Lab 46.881, -14.168, -23.962
Binary 00100010, 10001011, 10110001

Color Schemes with #228bb1

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Alternatives to #228bb1

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#228bb1 Preview

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#228bb1;}
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Shades and Tints of #228bb1

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, #020a0c is the darkest color, while #fbfdfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228bb1

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #636d70 is the less saturated color, while #029ad1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228bb1 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
  • #7c86ad Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7486b9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00949f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5b87ae Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5688b6 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c91a5 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population