#228ec9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #228ec9 is composed of 13.3% red, 55.7% green and 78.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 83.1% cyan, 29.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 21.2% black. It has a hue angle of 201.2 degrees, a saturation of 71.1% and a lightness of 46.1%. #228ec9 color hex could be obtained by blending #44ffff with #001d93. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 13
    • G 56
    • B 79
    RGB color chart
    • C 83
    • M 29
    • Y 0
    • K 21
    CMYK color chart

#228ec9 color description : Strong blue.

#228ec9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #228ec9 has RGB values of R:34, G:142, B:201 and CMYK values of C:0.83, M:0.29, Y:0, K:0.21. Its decimal value is 2264777.

Hex triplet 228ec9 #228ec9
RGB Decimal 34, 142, 201 rgb(34,142,201)
RGB Percent 13.3, 55.7, 78.8 rgb(13.3%,55.7%,78.8%)
CMYK 83, 29, 0, 21
HSL 201.2°, 71.1, 46.1 hsl(201.2,71.1%,46.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 201.2°, 83.1, 78.8
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 55.989, -8.637, -38.72
XYZ 20.873, 23.901, 58.768
xyY 0.202, 0.231, 23.901
CIE-LCH 55.989, 39.672, 257.425
CIE-LUV 55.989, -34.642, -59.127
Hunter-Lab 48.889, -9.347, -37.049
Binary 00100010, 10001110, 11001001

Color Schemes with #228ec9

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Alternatives to #228ec9

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#228ec9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #228ec9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#228ec9;}
.background {background-color:#228ec9;}
.border {border:1px solid #228ec9;}

Shades and Tints of #228ec9

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, #030c10 is the darkest color, while #ffffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #228ec9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #737678 is the less saturated color, while #0796e4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #228ec9 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
  • #747474 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #647985 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #788ac4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #688ccf Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #009aa4 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #588bc6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4e8ccc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0c95b1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population