#228ebc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228ebc is composed of 13.3% red, 55.7% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 81.9% cyan, 24.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 197.9 degrees, a saturation of 69.4% and a lightness of 43.5%. #228ebc color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #001d79. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 13
    • G 56
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 82
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#228ebc color description : Strong blue.

#228ebc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228ebc has RGB values of R:34, G:142, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.82, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 2264764.

Hex triplet 228ebc #228ebc
RGB Decimal 34, 142, 188 rgb(34,142,188)
RGB Percent 13.3, 55.7, 73.7 rgb(13.3%,55.7%,73.7%)
CMYK 82, 24, 0, 26
HSL 197.9°, 69.4, 43.5 hsl(197.9,69.4%,43.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 197.9°, 81.9, 73.7
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 55.395, -13.311, -32.279
XYZ 19.407, 23.315, 51.052
xyY 0.207, 0.249, 23.315
CIE-LCH 55.395, 34.916, 247.591
CIE-LUV 55.395, -35.435, -47.943
Hunter-Lab 48.286, -12.756, -28.886
Binary 00100010, 10001110, 10111100

Color Schemes with #228ebc

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Alternatives to #228ebc

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#228ebc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228ebc

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

Shades and Tints of #228ebc

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, #010405 is the darkest color, while #f4fafd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228ebc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f6f6f is the less saturated color, while #0898d6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228ebc 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
  • #637882 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7c89b8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #728ac3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0098a3 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5b8bb9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #548bc0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c94ac Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population