#228bb3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228bb3 is composed of 13.3% red, 54.5% green and 70.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 81% cyan, 22.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.8% black. It has a hue angle of 196.6 degrees, a saturation of 68.1% and a lightness of 41.8%. #228bb3 color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #001767. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 13
    • G 55
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 81
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#228bb3 color description : Strong blue.

#228bb3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228bb3 has RGB values of R:34, G:139, B:179 and CMYK values of C:0.81, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 2263987.

Hex triplet 228bb3 #228bb3
RGB Decimal 34, 139, 179 rgb(34,139,179)
RGB Percent 13.3, 54.5, 70.2 rgb(13.3%,54.5%,70.2%)
CMYK 81, 22, 0, 30
HSL 196.6°, 68.1, 41.8 hsl(196.6,68.1%,41.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.6°, 81, 70.2
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.089, -14.833, -29.177
XYZ 18.027, 22.058, 45.953
xyY 0.21, 0.256, 22.058
CIE-LCH 54.089, 32.73, 243.053
CIE-LUV 54.089, -34.949, -42.532
Hunter-Lab 46.966, -13.678, -25.134
Binary 00100010, 10001011, 10110011

Color Schemes with #228bb3

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Alternatives to #228bb3

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#228bb3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228bb3

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CSS codes
.text {color:#228bb3;}
.background {background-color:#228bb3;}
.border {border:1px solid #228bb3;}

Shades and Tints of #228bb3

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 #228bb3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #646e71 is the less saturated color, while #019ad4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228bb3 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
  • #7b86af Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7386bb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00959f Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5b88b0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5588b8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c91a6 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population