#228bcc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228bcc is composed of 13.3% red, 54.5% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 83.3% cyan, 31.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 202.9 degrees, a saturation of 71.4% and a lightness of 46.7%. #228bcc color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #001799. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 13
    • G 55
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 83
    • M 32
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#228bcc color description : Strong blue.

#228bcc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228bcc has RGB values of R:34, G:139, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.83, M:0.32, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 2264012.

Hex triplet 228bcc #228bcc
RGB Decimal 34, 139, 204 rgb(34,139,204)
RGB Percent 13.3, 54.5, 80 rgb(13.3%,54.5%,80%)
CMYK 83, 32, 0, 20
HSL 202.9°, 71.4, 46.7 hsl(202.9,71.4%,46.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 202.9°, 83.3, 80
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 55.24, -5.814, -41.594
XYZ 20.789, 23.163, 60.499
xyY 0.199, 0.222, 23.163
CIE-LCH 55.24, 41.998, 262.042
CIE-LUV 55.24, -33.447, -63.998
Hunter-Lab 48.128, -7.122, -40.84
Binary 00100010, 10001011, 11001100

Color Schemes with #228bcc

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Alternatives to #228bcc

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#228bcc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228bcc

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

Shades and Tints of #228bcc

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, #000202 is the darkest color, while #f0f8fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228bcc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #74787a is the less saturated color, while #0791e7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228bcc 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
  • #737373 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #637885 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7388c8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #608ad1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0098a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5589c9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #498acf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c93b1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population