#228cbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228cbd is composed of 13.3% red, 54.9% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 82% cyan, 25.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 199 degrees, a saturation of 69.5% and a lightness of 43.7%. #228cbd color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #00197b. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 13
    • G 55
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 82
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#228cbd color description : Strong blue.

#228cbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228cbd has RGB values of R:34, G:140, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.82, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 2264253.

Hex triplet 228cbd #228cbd
RGB Decimal 34, 140, 189 rgb(34,140,189)
RGB Percent 13.3, 54.9, 74.1 rgb(13.3%,54.9%,74.1%)
CMYK 82, 26, 0, 26
HSL 199°, 69.5, 43.7 hsl(199,69.5%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 199°, 82, 74.1
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.833, -11.834, -33.725
XYZ 19.221, 22.769, 51.523
xyY 0.206, 0.243, 22.769
CIE-LCH 54.833, 35.741, 250.664
CIE-LUV 54.833, -34.676, -50.386
Hunter-Lab 47.716, -11.602, -30.618
Binary 00100010, 10001100, 10111101

Color Schemes with #228cbd

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Alternatives to #228cbd

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#228cbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228cbd

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

Shades and Tints of #228cbd

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, #010506 is the darkest color, while #f5fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228cbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f7070 is the less saturated color, while #0895d7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228cbd 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
  • #727272 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #627781 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7987b9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6e88c4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0097a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5989ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #528ac1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c93ab Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population